Bandolier Bag
Seminole Artist, Florida
About 1820-1830
Wool cloth and yarn, cotton cloth, glass beads, and silk ribbon
The bandolier bag with its freely arranged beaded design is among the rarest of all surviving beaded objects. The bags were a standard feature of men's formal dress among the Cherokee, Creek, and Seminole in the early 1800s. Women made the bags from materials acquired in trade. The Nelson-Atkins Museum now has the largest collection of such bags.
Maverick Mist 
Semplicemente buona domenica ❤
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Semplicemente buona domenica amico mia. ❤
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Thank you for sharing. This bag is simply beautiful and it fascinates me that the women made these decorative bags for their men. Great culture.
Miriam
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Thank you for your nice comment Miriam. They truly do have an interesting culture.
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I’ve visited the Seminole Reservation on the Tamiami trail many times and seen first hand the beautiful crafts and peaceful culture of the people. I have not seen this before , it’s very beautiful.
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That’s interesting, I guess they quit making these at some point. They are beautiful.
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