36: A 20TH C. BEADED CARIBOU HIDE BAG WITH DEER HOOF

The purse with beaded center and hanging ornaments of 'deer toes' was purchased directly form the maker Jake Sarrazin near Sudbury, Ontario in 1987.
Measures 7 x 5.25 inches without fringe. Fringe is 2 to 2.25 inches.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair, stain, odor or wear.
Provenance: The 40 year collection of Father Tom Wiederholt, Kansas City, Missouri. Tom was a close personal friend of scholar and curator Ralph 'Ted' Coe who advised Tom on most of his acquisitions.
$200 - $400