Early Montagnais Panel Bag



Brown Jesuit cloth wool with remains of indigo-dyed silk ribbon on top edging.  Native tanned-hide drawstring with beaded ornamental drops.  Overall excellent condition with losses to silk edging, minor bead loss, and slight discoloration to brown wool on verso.

Provenance: ex. English estate. There are two related examples at the Peabody Museum at Harvard.

 

Sale Pending



Dealer Brant Mackley Gallery
Date: circa 1820-1850
Origin Montagnais
Artist/Maker
Measurements 15.75" x 10.5" (with fringe)
Inventory View Dealer's Inventory
Website http://www.brantmackley.com
Price P.O.R.
Contact Brant Mackley, 717-554-2176 or  brant@bmgart.com

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