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Tobacco Bag

CultureSouthern or Central Plains, Cheyenne
Dateca. 1865
MediumNative tanned leather, glass beds, wool cloth, porcupine quills and tin cones
DimensionsOverall: 22 × 7 inches (55.88 × 17.78 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Donald D. Jones
Object number2001.3.52
On View
On view
Gallery Location
  • 208
DescriptionClassic "bar bag" with alternating rows of green/white and cranberry/blue glass beads. Large edge-beaded tabs with tin cones and red wool cloth drops. Native tanned leather fringe with tin cones and wool cloth suspensions.
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