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Catalog Number CAS 0539-0004   CAS 0539-0004; Pouch
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Pouch
Culture Santee Dakota Sioux, Red River Metis
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. North Dakota
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture late 1800s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Hide; Glass beads; Velveteen; Sinew; Thread
Description Pouch constructed of two pieces of tanned hide with rounded base; Wide, short fringe attached with thread at seam and mouth; Mouth lined with purple velveteen; Linear stitch beading on sinew in stylized floral motifs on both sides; Background unbeaded on both sides; Hide lace handle attached at mouth.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 15.3, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 19.5