Purse

1966.1.343

Creation Date
1931 – 1955

Dimensions

8.255 cm. W x 22.86 cm. L Item (Overall)

Measurement includes trim.

Description
"This white buckskin, drawstring purse looks like a three-cornered pouch when the string is pulled shut. The seams and edges are trimmed with yellow and green beads; a beaded design in red, white, blue, aqua and black is used on the body of the purse; and the bottom is finished with beaded fringes in blue, yellow and red. This was made by the Kiowa Indians and used by the women who wore it over their arm when they danced."

Related People and Organizations
Helbing, Cleora
Helbing, Geneva

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