Native American Style Turtle Bag
Item Details
A Native American style turtle bag. The bag is made of a whole turtle shell, likely a Common Snapping Turtle, with leather trim to create a carrying bag. The shell has been lashed together at the seams, and a leather flap has been added to cover the top opening, with a piece of antler attached as decoration. To one side, a leather thong has been attached with a sead bead and strands of what may be horsehair attached with a piece of tin. The strap can be worn over the shoulder and is quite long, with fringe and tin bell decoration, so that it makes a pleasing noise when moved. Unmarked.
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Condition
- to fair. The piece shows wear consistent with age and use; the leather is worn and there are small dings to the shell.
Dimensions
The strap is 29" long, folded.
Item #
16CIN005-229
