1917 Nez Perce Corn Husk Bag material_variscite represent flute player dancers and

represent flute player dancers and are adorned with symbolic stepped patterns on their torsos

The intricate patterns draw from ancient mural and pottery motifs excavated at the Hopi village of Awatovi

and polished by Bruce Eckhardt

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Intricate Navajo Pictorial Weaving depicting the Navajo Lifestyle with Homes

1917 Nez Perce Corn Husk Bag material_variscite represent flute player dancers andAntique Nez Perce Corn Husk and Deer Hide Bag, dated 1917. This beautifully crafted piece features a panel of woven corn husk with bold geometric designs, stitched to soft tanned deer hide and lined with a floral jacquard fabric. The top is embroidered with the year "1917" in decorative stitching, and the back includes a leather tie closure along with a leather loop for hanging. Nez Perce corn husk bags were traditionally made by women to carry