A pouch which is constructed from a native tanned hide front and a commercial cloth back. The recto panel consists of a beautiful quilled panel with interlocking multi-colored geometrics.

The bag appears to a native-done recycle, possibly a decorative panel from a larger object like an Eastern Sioux cradle. Such recycles were commonplace given the time needed and value assigned to producing such intricate artwork.

This exquisite work formerly belonged to Burton Thayer (1899-1979) of Minnesota; he was a prominent collector and an amateur archaeologist who was active in the early/mid-20th century. Burton was a contemporary of scholars like Norm Feder, for example; and Burton sourced some of the most important objects to come out of the Great Lakes area. The objects he collected are typically of the highest artistic caliber.

Ex Burton Thayer, MN; ex Gary Spratt, CA; ex Bill Plitt, NM

5” long and 4.5” wide; accompanied by a custom stand.

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