Apache Strike-a-lite / 1885

A pouch constructed from native-tanned hide, decorated with thread-sewn seed beads and a brass button. The obverse is fully beaded in seed beads consisting of an alternating checkered and zig-zag motif using yellow, green, translucent red, and blue on a white field. A lane of blue borders the assemblage, followed by alternating black/white/red beads on the edge seam. Long fringe terminated in tin cones suspends from the base. 

11" long and 6" wide, 15" long (including tie)

Ex David Cook, CO

#40244