Lot 179

Native American Plateau Contour Beadwork Flat Bag

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Native American Plateau Contour Beadwork Flat Bag

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Current Bid: $600

(1 Bid)

October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Native American, Northwestern United States, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Plateau Tribes, Nez Perce / Yakama, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A flat bag of leather with slender suspension straps, one side fully adorned in vibrant contour beadwork. The design presents bold abstract floral motifs all outlined in cobalt and the interior is lined with cotton. The imagery embodies the Plateau tradition of abstract floral beadwork, where natural forms are reimagined into symmetrical, decorative designs. Mounted on a cloth backing within a clear acrylic case for preservation and ready display. Size of beading: 12" L x 9.3" W (30.5 cm x 23.6 cm); acrylic case: 12" L x 1.75" W x 18" H (30.5 cm x 4.4 cm x 45.7 cm)

Provenance: private Salt Lake City, Utah, USA collection; ex-The Benefit Shop Foundation, Mount Kisco, New York, USA

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  • Condition: Missing several beads, but otherwise intact and excellent. Mounted on a modern cloth backing in an acrylic frame.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000