Niagara Bead Work Purse in Frame with Loops

Description

This Niagara bead work purse “whimsy” is antique.  This is a piece of history; it is from the Niagara Falls souvenirs tradition sold by Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people beginning in the 1830s into the 1900s. This purse is in a frame and 7″ in length x 6″ across. On both sides are in great shape and no damage to the edge material. All of the beaded loops are intact.  See the photos including the close up. The bead work a great example of this type of work. This is a lovely example of this style bead work. Check out our other bead work. The purchase includes the frame.