Strike a light bag #5997

 

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#5997 4"x5" Strike-a-light pouch, Central Plains Indians, North America, reservation period, rows of seed beads in lazy stitch on recycled leather, metal cone shaped "tinklers", brass beads, Although examples on recycled leather appear in the 19thC, this bag is certainly later, the leather has a wonderful patina, since it is older than the pouch itself, and makes for a beautiful object, originally used to carry flint and striker, then later to carry matches or ration coupons, near mint condition $850.00