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Lot 29
Cree Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag
Sale 930 - Native American Art, Session I
Sep 17, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,500 -
2,500
Price Realized
$1,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Cree Beaded Hide Tobacco Bag
late 19th century
thread-sewn and with florally designed panels
overall length 31 inches
Included with the bag is a handwritten collection note: This firebag belonged to Chief Standing Buffalo whose first firebag has been buried with him. This was his second best firebag. Bought from his son Chief Julius Buffalo, Sioux Reserve...
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