Pipe Bag, late 19th century, 18 1/2 x 7 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( x x cm) (without fringe), Animal hide, quills, glass beads, metal beads, United States, 19th century, Among the Lakota, quillwork was a sacred art form because of its connections with Double Woman, a complex figure in oral tradition. Since this technique was wakan (holy), membership in quillwork societies was restricted to highly respected women and to those who had visionary experiences related to the supernatural being. This bag skillfully presents a central theme in Plains art, horses.

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