Contemporary Replica Artifact Auction
Lot 738:
Description
Antique Native American beaded hide canteen or water flask. It is made from tanned animal hide, possibly deerskin, with a metal screw cap. The canteen is hand-stitched along the edges and features a small panel of beadwork. The beaded design is a stylized geometric butterfly or winged motif, which is a common symbol in Native American art.
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