Vintage Native American Beaded Medicine Bag Buckskin Leather Extensive Fringe

Description

View Vintage Native American Beaded Medicine Bag Buckskin Leather Extensive Fringe with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Body constructed from natural buckskin/hide with hand-stitched seams. Bottom accented with fur trim. Includes braided leather shoulder strap. Believed to be early to mid century (circa 1900-1950 though possibly older), and from a Plains tribe. Feel free to send us offers or comments on our items or descriptions! Native American beaded medicine bag with extensive leather fringe decoration. Front features hand-sewn beadwork in traditional geometric patterns using seed beads in dark blue/navy, green, purple/magenta, and white. Beaded border frames the central design which includes diamond and chevron motifs. Body constructed from natural buckskin/hide with hand-stitched seams. Remarkable feature is the profuse cut leather fringe covering the entire perimeter of the bag, creating dramatic visual impact. Bottom accented with fur trim. Includes braided leather shoulder strap.  Believed to be early to mid century (circa 1900-1950 though possibly older), and from a Plains tribe.  These came from the private collection of Whitfield Johnson, a noted authority on Indian Artifacts and former member of the Indian Artifacts Collectors Association of the Northeast.  Please review the pictures carefully and let us know if you have any questions or would like additional pictures. We describe the items to the best of our ability and use AI assistance as needed, so please be sure to make your own judgements as we are not experts. 100% of sales goes to benefit Maverick's Legacy, a 501c3 Non-Profit.  Who is Maverick? Maverick’s Legacy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Branchville, New Jersey, founded by Kimberly and Darrin Chambers in loving memory of their son, Maverick Scott Chambers, who tragically lost his life to choking in 2022. Our mission is to prevent choking tragedies and build a lasting legacy of hope by donating LifeVac Airway-Clearance Devices to schools, first responders, and community organizations. To date, Maverick’s Legacy has  donated over 2,300 life-saving devices, helped save 9 lives , and provided countless demonstrations and awareness programs. Maverick’s Legacy proudly holds the  GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency , the highest recognition for nonprofit accountability and impact. Every sale or donation helps us continue saving lives and spreading choking-prevention awareness. Learn more or get involved at  MavericksLegacy.org Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Dolls & Kachinas.

Country of Origin

United States

Culture

Native American: US

Handmade

Yes