An Ojibwa beaded bandolier bag


The entire bag face finely beaded in a colorful display of naturalistic flowers, the strap with scrolling vines and blossoms, yarn suspensions below.length 40in
|Functionality was not always foremost in the creation of these Great Lakes beaded bags. In cases like the present example, the word "bag" is a misnomer as there is no opening in which to place possessions. The object was meant strictly as a fashion statement to be worn and shown off on special dress occasions with no real utilitarian purpose.