jan 30, 1850 - Bandolier Bag

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1850 CE
Beadwork on leather
Lenape (Delaware tribe, Eastern Woodlands)
Made by different tribes
Thousands of small glass beads (seed beads)
Replaced porcupine quill work
Silk ribbons
Cotton cloth or animal hide
Popular in late 19th century
Worn by men, created by women
Part of ceremonial dress, no pocket
The small beads allow for a
More curvilinear design.

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