Buckskin tobacco pouch, c. early 20th century

350 USD

A finely crafted tobacco pouch from the early 1900s, this buckskin bag exemplifies the artistry, symbolism, and daily utility of Plains Indian material culture. Made from soft, hand-tanned hide and adorned with intricate beadwork, the pouch reflects the aesthetic traditions of personal belongings within Plains communities.


Tobacco itself held ceremonial importance—used in prayer, offerings, and treaties—and the containers that carried it were also treated with reverence. This example features delicate, symmetrical beading in traditional motifs and long, elegant tassels that extend the form, adding movement and visual rhythm. Every stitch and bead was placed with intentionality, transforming a utilitarian object into a vessel of identity and meaning.


Likely crafted for personal use or gifted to mark a significant event, the pouch remains remarkably intact, its hide mellowed with age, its beadwork luminous, its tassels still supple. As an artifact, it speaks to a lived history of craftsmanship, ritual, and resilience—an intimate object that carries the weight of tradition.

BUCKSKIN TOBACCO POUCH, c. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Buckskin tobacco pouch, c. early 20th century

350 USD

A finely crafted tobacco pouch from the early 1900s, this buckskin bag exemplifies the artistry, symbolism, and daily utility of Plains Indian material culture. Made from soft, hand-tanned hide and adorned with intricate beadwork, the pouch reflects the aesthetic traditions of personal belongings within Plains communities.


Tobacco itself held ceremonial importance—used in prayer, offerings, and treaties—and the containers that carried it were also treated with reverence. This example features delicate, symmetrical beading in traditional motifs and long, elegant tassels that extend the form, adding movement and visual rhythm. Every stitch and bead was placed with intentionality, transforming a utilitarian object into a vessel of identity and meaning.


Likely crafted for personal use or gifted to mark a significant event, the pouch remains remarkably intact, its hide mellowed with age, its beadwork luminous, its tassels still supple. As an artifact, it speaks to a lived history of craftsmanship, ritual, and resilience—an intimate object that carries the weight of tradition.

BUCKSKIN TOBACCO POUCH, c. EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Handmade Buckskin with Glass Beadwork.
BUCKSKIN TOBACCO POUCH, c. EARLY 20TH CENTURY BUCKSKIN TOBACCO POUCH, c. EARLY 20TH CENTURY BUCKSKIN TOBACCO POUCH, c. EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Approx. 6\ Bag with 6\ Tassels
Leather and Glass Beads

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