THREE NORTHERN BEADED BAGS

James Bay Cree Bag

This exquisite fire bag from the James Bay Cree has a loom beaded drop and all it's wool tassels intact. It was collected by a Danish immigrant to Canada who sent it back to her relatives in Denmark. We were fortunate to obtain it directly from the descendants. $7,500.

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Tlingit Beaded Bag 

Tahltan Fire Bag 

Hide bag edged with pony beads. This rare and beautiful bag dates to the 1870's. 
$5,500

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Tlingit bag from the beginning of the 20th century. 
The cross cultural reference to 'Patent' marks this as precursor to Pop Art with it's reference to a word frequently seen on saddles and other trade items meant to protect its design from commercial exploitation. Whether the artist had the same intention is a matter of speculation but the effect is the same. 
$2,500

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