3 Handmade Deerskin Leather Bags, Native American Indian, Beaded Thunderbirds

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Here are 3 beautiful handmade Native American Indian leather bags.  They were made by Will Banks of the Salinan Tribe of Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties in California.  The beaded thunderbird rosettes or medallions were added and are not by maker.  I bought several bags from this man and his work is outstanding.  Long leather straps and fringe.  Please refer to pictures with rulers in inches.  The 2 black drawstring bags on the left are in excellent, unused condition.  These are handsewn soft deerskin bags, nicer in real life.  The hunter green bag on the right with the larger thunderbird has some light scratches but it is also unused.  It has a bone closure.  Great gift items or collectibles.  I have more items on Etsy (1whodreams)...
Natives of North America use bags and pouches to contain many of life's
necessities
around the home site and for travel.  As Native American clothing did not incorporate European-like pockets, pouches of all shapes, sizes and materials served this purpose.  Pouches and bags were commonly fastened to a belt around the waist.  Smaller pouches may have been worn around the neck or on the wrist.  Bags that were not woven were traditionally made from tanned leather, animal bladders, and all types of furred animal hides from the mole to the bear.  Pouches could contain foodstuff, smoking supplies, medicine, fire-starting equipment, ammunition and other small tools and supplies used by men and women.