Sold for:
$2,370
$2,370
Northwest Polychrome Cornhusk Bag, Nez Perce (? ), c. 1870s, the diminutive form with geometric designs on both sides, with applied commercial yarns on one side, "Family Tradition of Pvt. Charles E. Savonell is that this cavalryman came into possession of the bag taken from Chief Joseph when in 1877 he was in retreat with his tribe to Canada"; includes Private Savonell's discharge papers from 1881, and his citizenship document from 1882, bag is 7 1/2 x 6 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2009-01-24
