Collection of Plains Beaded Bags and Purses

Description

Collection of Plains Beaded Bags and Purses

early 20th century

lot of 3, includes:

a faux alligator purse covered with netstitch beadwork in colors of pink, rose, light blue, greasy yellow, and translucent deep blue, length 6-1/2 inches x width 9-3/4 inches

a small hide bag covered with net-stitched beadwork in colors of apple red white-heart, translucent green, white, light blue, and black; fringed lower edge, length 6 inches x width 2-1/2 inches

a Prairie beaded hide bag having scrolling designs on both sides, edged with satin ribbon and patterned cotton lining, length 8-1/2 inches x width 7 inches

The Ronny and Doris Smithee Collection, Oklahoma City

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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Collection of Plains Beaded Bags and Purses

Lot 0541

Estimate $600-$800

Apr 13, 2026, 10:41 AM EDT

Starting Price

Secure

$300

Native American Art Online

Mar 31, 2026 2:15 PM EDT

Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Chicago, IL, United States

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