charm bags






Winnebago, North American.

Charm Bag and Contents.

Date

c. 1865.

Material:

Glass beads. cotton thread.

Measurements

6.7 cm x 8.6 cm




 

Mesquakie, North American.
Charm Bag.

Date

c. 1880.

Material:

Wool yarn, glass beads.

Measurements

9.2 cm x 12.7 cm





Winnebago, North American.
 Charm Bag.

Date

c. 1880.

Material:

Wool yarn, glass beads, buckskin tie.

Measurements

9.2 cm x 13 cm



++  note: i offer these images out of respect for the original creators and for the tribes they represent. these bags are in the collection of the detroit institute of arts (another issue entirely). i believe that these bags belong with the original creators/tribes. please feel free to comment/discuss.