Bandolier bag
Artist
unidentified
Date1799 - 1830
MediumSilk, wool yarn, cotton and glass beads
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Sytha Motto
Object numberPC1975.41.38
DescriptionMan's shoulder or bandolier bag, probably Choctaw c. 1830. Originally dated to 1799.Southeastern beaded bandolier bags were worn by men for social and cultural functions. Their beaded designs may have been drawn in part from the floral beadwork seen in hand beaded French reticules.
On View
Not on viewTerms