A Sioux beaded doctor's bag
Late 19th/early 20th century
The bag with fully beaded bag exterior with geometric and flag motifs in white, red, blue, and green beads, with a metal frame and handle, with a stiff pressed paper interlining and a purple striped open weave fabric lining
6.25" H x 12" W x 6" D; handle drop: 2"

In overall fair to good condition dust accumulation, metal oxidation and typical signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Exterior with mostly intact beadwork, with a few small areas of bead loss. Some failed stitching holding hide to frame. The interior in as-is condition, with splits and losses overall. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.