Lakota pictorial pipebag (also called a tobacco bag)
Lakota pictorial pipebag (also called a tobacco bag)
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images of American flags, tipis, “pup” and its mirror image, and a miniature strike-a-lite bag with images of pipes that is attached to the larger bag
the inside of the bag is made of formerly painted hide
circa 1880s-1890s
excellent condition
ex: Private Collection by descent
SOLD
(mc2215)
This Lakota pipebag was made soon after the Lakota were confined to Reservation. Its imagery clearly reflects traditional life but it also includes many American flags, perhaps as a symbol of prowess in battle or power or perhaps as part of a village scene with dominance by the American military. It has descended in a family in remarkable condition. Both sides are beautiful.
