Bidspirit auction | Blackfoot Beaded Hide Medicine Bag

Blackfoot Beaded Hide Medicine Bag with Animal Claws - This is a Blackfoot (Niitsitapi) medicine bag displayed in a wooden shadowbox frame. The central component is a square-shaped pouch constructed from animal hide that displays a dark patina. Decorative and ceremonial elements include two long pendant drops wrapped in light blue glass seed beads with red bead accents and hide tabs. Two large animal claws, identified as bear claws, are attached with hide bindings. The piece also includes two tassels of light-colored animal hair. A handwritten label within the frame identifies the item as a Black Foot Medicine Bag. The object is mounted on black felt inside a black-stained wooden frame. Interior frame width: 12 inches Pouch width: 3 inches Beaded pendant length: 8 inches. The item shows age-appropriate wear and patina. The animal hide is stiffened and darkened. The hair tassels are thinned and frayed. The beadwork is mostly intact. The animal claws exhibit natural surface wear. The wooden frame has minor surface scuffs and some interior dust.