This outstanding, turn of the 20th century Otoe Pouch / Bag measure approx. 3 1/2" wide across the top and 3 ¾” long at the shield shaped full front flap. The Pouch features a round, hide pouch with a shield shaped flap that covers the entire front surface of the Bag. The flap is sinew sewn along the top edge and lined with a patterned, cotton fabric. The bead decoration is beautiful with a stylized floral design in colors of pea green, chalk white, medium blue, Cheyenne pink, dark blue and pumpkin. The Pouch is sinew and thread sewn with a long, rawhide fringe and stunningly beautiful!

    It should be noted that this Pouch came to us containing a 1904 George Washington, Silver Presidential Peace Medal. The Medal had obviously been in this Pouch for decades and an image of the Medal is deeply impressed into the buffalo hide on the front and back surfaces beneath the flap. The Medal is a perfect fit for this Circle Pouch and the Pouch was likely made to hold this treasured possession. We are selling the 1904 George Washington Silver Peace medal separately in this week’s eBay auction and it is not included here with the Pouch.

    The Circular Pouch / Bag offered here is unconditionally guaranteed original and of the period. It is NOT a reproduction or modern recreation but an original Northern Plains / Otoe Round Pouch crafted around the turn of the 19th century. The Pouch comes with our “no questions asked” return privilege and our lifetime guarantee of authenticity. The Pouch is guaranteed to be deemed authentic, original and as described by any qualified third party authentication service.

    This very rare and very beautiful, ca1900 Northern Plains / Otoe Bead Decorated Buffalo Hide Circle Bag is in excellent condition and display beautifully. The buffalo hide substrate is sound and supple with no damage or repairs but with some age appropriate surface soiling and light wear. As stated above, an image of the Presidential Peace Medal that was contained in this Pouch for 100+ years can be seen in the hide (Medal is being sold separately). The beadwork is stunningly beautiful and exceptionally well preserved with no loss or damage as is the long, rawhide fringe. The Pouch retains its original, rawhide thong hanger at the top. Overall this outstanding Bead Decorated, Buffalo Hide Circle Pouch is very well preserved and displays beautifully!

    A very rare and stunningly beautiful, original ca1900 Native American Northern Plains (believed to be Otoe) Indian Bead Decorated, Buffalo Hide Round Pouch / Circle Bag and a fantastic addition to any collection!!!

    Be sure to check out this seller’s other auctions for other outstanding, 19th and early 20th century Native American Indian Artifacts and Photographs which are also being offered for sale this week on eBay!!