Apache Medicine Bag – Circa 1880

Apache beaded medicine bag on brain-tanned hide, circa 1880. The center portion of the bag is circular and has a diameter of 5″. The fringe is 3″ long except for the two larger panels, which are 4″. The flap on the bag is secured with a brass ball. The strap is 3 1/2″ when extended. The strap is beaded on the edges and down the center. There is 1/3 of an inch of black and white beads that are missing on the strap (see photo 5). Beadwork is otherwise in fine shape. A fine old piece of Apache history.