Plateau Beaded Handbag Mid 20th Century. 5 H x 8.5 L x 7.75 W + 4 L Handle
Antique American Indian Art, LLC. 5" H x 8.5" L x 7.75" W + 4" L Handle. Hand Crafted from Hide Leather, Fabric Lining and Glass Seed Beads in Teal, Orange, Light Green, Dark Green, Deep Red, Pink, Green, Red, Brown, Deep Orange and Royal Blue Colors in a Flower and Rose Motif Design on One Side and a Geometric Design on the Other Side with a Leather Handle. Plateau beaded handbags is a Plateau flat bags or "friendship bags"-are iconic, hand-beaded pouches created by Native American women from the Columbia River Plateau region. This geographic area spans parts of present-day Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and western Montana. The bags represent a brilliant historical evolution from utilitarian gathering tools into highly prized symbols of status, heritage, and artistic mastery. We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you.
We will be adding lots of quality Antique American Indian Art over the next few months.