Ziebarth's Auctions
Live Auction

Antiques, Americana & Curiosities

Fri, Aug 28, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 452

Sioux Beaded Hide Pipe Bag, ca. 1890

Estimate: $20 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $1,000
$10,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
A late 19th-century Sioux beaded hide pipe bag crafted from brain-tanned buckskin. The bag features two primary panels of polychrome glass seed beadwork executed in a lazy-stitch technique against a white ground. One side displays a central X-shaped geometric motif in green, dark brown, and yellow, bordered by vertical rows of blue diamond accents. The reverse side features a central stepped diamond motif in yellow and blue, surrounded by green geometric elements and small red and yellow crosses. A serrated beaded border marks the top of the beaded section. The base of the bag consists of a row of leather slats wrapped in dyed porcupine quills in red, yellow, and blue, which transitions into a long, hand-cut leather fringe.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay
PayPal

We provide affordable in-house shipping on all items. A shipping quote will be attached to your initial invoice after the auction. For a pre-auction shipping quote, please email us at info@ziebarths.com. All items ship within 7 business days after payment.