Plateau 2-sided Beaded Native American bag with floral & horse design ca. 1900 (GM246)

Plateau 2-sided Beaded Native American bag with floral & horse design ca. 1900 The bag features a green beaded handle and fully functioning zipper.DETAILSSize: 8 7/8" L @ widest x 6 1/2" H + 1 7/8" handle dropCondition: Beadwork intact, red ink stain on horse sideThe Plateau Native Americans live in the now Northwestern United States and Southwestern Canada. The region is between the Rocky Mountains and the Canadian coastal ranges. The peoples of the Plateau share religious beliefs such as animism and communicating with the spiritual world. Plateau culture emphasizes sharing everyday necessities."Plateau beadwork shares a Transmontane geometric style with the Crow, long-time allies. Designs emphasize panels or bands divided by transverse stripes containing smooth hourglass or triangular forms in pastel colors, against a light blue or lavender pink background. A second Plateau beadwork tradition depicted floral motifs, first stylized, later more realistic, and images of people, anim