Athabaskan Beaded Bag LARGE Drawstring c. 1960

Description

From my collections is this huge deer skin bag made and beaded by an Athabaskan woman who lived in Anchorage Alaska.  It was made at least 50 years ago and but for a few imperfections that naturally occurred in the skins, in very good condition.  I've keep it from sunlight, but she had had it hanging in her home, so there's minor bleaching.  The skins are secure, mostly pliable though a bit stiff where they are thicker, and there is no bead work loss or repair.  Its 19 inches tall not counting the handles to the drawstring and 13 1/4 inches wide not counting any of the fringe.  The beaded floral design in the middle is different on each side.  Very cool.
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