Antique Plateau Hand Beaded Flat Bag. Two Sided. 10 Colors! 9x8

Design: The bold, stylized central red rose, poppies, floral with multi-shaded petals, realistic green leaves, and delicate companion buds is a signature motif of Plateau floral beadwork. This Antique Plateau Hand Beaded Flat Bag is a unique piece of Native American artistry, handmade by a Plateau Indian artisan possibly from the Nez Perce tribe in the Western USA. Signature blue beaded back ground.

The two-sided bag features intricate hand beading in 10 vibrant colors, measuring 9"x8", making it a striking and collectible item for those interested in Native American culture and beadwork. With its origins in the Plateau Region and its connection to traditional Native American craftsmanship, this bag is a valuable piece of cultural heritage. The leather strap handles couldn't survive the 100 years of use. Some beads missing around corners and I included the picture around the border too. The Plateau Indians are Native American peoples inhabiting the high plateau region between the Rocky Mountains and the coastal mountain system.

They live in a continental climate with extreme temperatures, relying on wild foods like salmon and roots for sustenance. Most Plateau groups speak Salishan and Sahaptin languages. The Salishan include the Shuswap, Lillooet, and Interior Salish tribes, while the Sahaptin speakers include the Nez Percé, Yakama, and Walla Walla. The arrival of the horse in the early 18th century brought significant cultural changes.

By the 1830s, they practiced syncretic religions like the Prophet Dance. In the 1840s, increasing numbers of settlers led to conflict and treaties with the U.

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