Firebag, a carrying bag for fire-making equipment - Blackfeet culture, Great Plains of Alberta, Canada, and Montana, USA - Circa 1870

A bag for carrying firefighting equipment, also called a firebag.
Blackfeet culture, Great Plains of Alberta in Canada, Montana in the United States
Around 1870
Canvas, pearl, skin
Height: 35 cm; Length: 35 cm

Canvas bag decorated with a horse surrounded by a garland of six flowers on a blue background, all in pearls.
Green felt lapel.
Inner lining in purple canvas decorated with white flowers and purple petals.
Leather straps.

Ref.: 7339

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