Purse
1966.1.345
from the collection of
Creation Date
1931 – 1955Dimensions
12.065 cm. W x 22.86 cm. L Item (Overall)
Description
"This beaded, pouch-style purse has an oval shaped base and drawstring top. It measures 9 inches long by 4 3/4 inches wide. The outside is of rough black leather while the inside is smooth. The entire oval base is heavily beaded in circular and triangular designs of white, aqua, red-brown and black beads. This purse comes from the Cree Indians of Rocky Boys Reservation (Grosventers). These Indians are considered to be the finest beaders of all."Related People and Organizations
Helbing, Cleora
Helbing, Geneva