Native American, Northeastern United States / Canada, Iroquois peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE; Western United States, Plains Region, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A loom beaded head or hatband probably from the Plains region and an Iroquois velvet purse with floral beadwork. Size of purse: 6.3" L x 6" W (16 cm x 15.2 cm); sash: 22" L x 1.25" W (55.9 cm x 3.2 cm)

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Provenance: private Reinsmen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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#185486

Band has a few frayed threads and is missing one or two beads intact, otherwise great condition. Fraying and losses to beadwork on the purse, Tearing to seams and small perforations to the velvet. Fair to good antique condition.