Authentic Arrowheads/Native American Antiques

Early Micmac beaded pouch, pre-1900

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Start price: $25

Estimated price: $25 - $5,000

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Description

Mi’kmaq beaded shoulder pouch crafted on dark cloth with dense seed bead embroidery on both faces. One side features paired elongated red-and-blue medallion motifs surrounded by concentric beaded borders and a heart-motif band at the flap; the reverse displays a large X-shaped central design with surrounding geometric borders. Narrow black ribbon strap and satin edge trim; backing shows straw-like fibers with scattered bead and thread loss.Keywords: Mi’kmaq, beaded pouch, seed bead embroidery, black cloth, silk ribbon, satin trim, red blue yellow beads, folk art, hand-sewn, pre-1900