Antique Native American Beaded Mohawk purse Iroquois Great Lakes 1860 Canada USA

DELIGHTFUL BEADED NATIVE AMERICAN PURSE. About 6 1/2" x 6 1/4" x 1/2. Wonderful Native American Iroquois Mohawk beaded purse ca. Great Lakes / Niagara origin. One source suggests its origin is nearer to Montreal.

Intricate floral design with sequin accents. Backing material appears to be cotton.

A few bead strands loose or missing, and some wear on the edges (all visible in the images). A FINE LATE 19TH CENTURY NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK POUCH.

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