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Plateau Floral Beaded Purse, c. 1970s A3504

Regular price $950.00

A beautifully beaded Plateau floral purse, circa 1970s, adorned with a vivid arrangement of red and golden poppies against a field of white glass beads.

Floral beadwork has long been an important artistic tradition among the Indigenous nations of the Columbia River Plateau, including the Yakama, Umatilla, and Nez Perce, with botanical motifs often appearing on garments and personal accessories. 

Measures 13.5" x 14.75"


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