Vintage, Bead Buckskin Indian Medicine Man Pipe Bag 3332-NC
Take home a piece of Native American tradition. This medicine bag looks to be packing some age, but how old it is we can't tell for sure. This medicine bag was masterfully hand crafted out of genuine soft buckskin leather. The front of the medicine bag and the opening flap feature some intricately hand stitched seed bead work. The seed beads come together to create a vibrant multi-colored traditional design. The handle to this medicine bag is made from braided buckskin leather straps. The buckskin fringe is adorned with tin chimes. The bag is 7-1/4" long and 5-1/4" wide. There are a few beads missing from the front, see photo.The objects man makes are called artifacts, and every artifact, whether it is beautiful or ugly, crude or refined, utilitarian or ceremonial, is a reflection and product of man's skills, his techniques, his arts. Artifacts reflect the ideas, the concepts, and the knowledge acquired or learned as a member of a tribe. Members of a particular tribe use certain techniques, and create a particular style because that is their tradition. Certificate of Authenticity The only reason why we can't offer you a Cerificate is because we didn't buy it directly from the artist. We believe it's Indian made, but we can't guarantee it. Anybody that's an expert on these sorts of things please e-mail us so that we may be better informed. |