Belknap Northern Plains - Beaded Leather Tobacco Bag with Porcupine Quills c. 1875, 28.5" x 5.5" magento-8019 Most turquoise is 4 or

Most turquoise is 4 or 5 on the Mohs scale

and is a vertebrate zoologist

The bears do not appear to be even conscious of this person

This sculpture is an excellent example of artist Curt Brill's use of form to create work that is visually enticing and aesthetically pleasing from all perspectives - whether it is the graceful shape of the hair

Artist pictorial hallmark on verso

Belknap Northern Plains - Beaded Leather Tobacco Bag with Porcupine Quills c. 1875, 28.5" x 5.5" magento-8019 Most turquoise is 4 orThis bag is in good condition. There are areas with slight bead loss. The leather has slight stiffness and wear, and there are a few small holes near the center on one side. The tassels are nicely intact.