Nez Perce

ˀımáˀsp̉alx̣ (Flat Storage Bag)

c. 1860/80
Bast fiber, two-strand weft-twining; with cornhusk supplementary weft-twining (false-embroidery); drawstring (possibly suede)
42.5 × 32.8 cm (16.7 × 12.9 in)

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