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Belt bag

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John G. Laidacker (1867-1927, an antiques and artifact dealer in St. Clair, Pennsylvania); purchased by George Heye from John Laidacker in 1914.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke) (attributed)
Previous owner
John G. Laidacker (John Gideon Laidecker), Non-Indian, 1867-1927
Seller
John G. Laidacker (John Gideon Laidecker), Non-Indian, 1867-1927
Object Name
Belt bag
Media/Materials
Hide, glass bead/beads
Techniques
Edge beaded , lazy/lane stitch beadwork
Object Type
Bags/Pouches (and parts)
Indigenous Term
baaisshe
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