Mesquakie Beaded Charm Bag 

thread-sewn and loom-beaded on red cotton using glass bead colors of red white-heart, dark blue, cobalt, white, pea green, and greasy yellow; backside designed with nested diamonds offset by radiating lines while front depicts the mythical water panther; wrapped cotton opening, length 2.75 in. x width 4 in.
mid-19th century 

Provenance:Private Collection; Ex Vasilios Kosman Collection, Swartz Creek, Michigan

Near excellent.

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