antiques & curio

Native American Indian Medicine Bag

I think that’s what it is. My grandfather used to visit with the Indians in or around Souix City. (He was from Iowa) and would bring Home trinkets. This is one of them

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Inherited

Mearto's online appraisal:

Klaus

Mearto specialist

December 20, 2023
Fair Market Value:
150
-
300
USD

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a plains indians beaded pouch, made to hold small items. The pouch is beaded with glass trade beads and shows a floral motive, possibly made on the northern plains in the 20th century. Similar items sell at auction in the price range listed. Some further information on the provenance might increase the value. "Asking prices" in the trade can be much higher and vary