Pre-Aniline Dyed Corn Husk Bag

Nez Perce

This huge bag exhibits two very complex designs using pre-aniline dyed wool. The basket weaving is very finely done and the bag exhibits use, wear, some staining, insect or use wear to yarn, and a period native hide repair at the bottom indicative of love and care from Native use.

21 1/4 x 15 1/2 in.

$1,650

Date: 1860-1875