Pouch, Vintage, Circa 1920, Navajo, 26"

Acquire a profound piece of early Southwest history with this exceptional, antique Navajo leather bandolier pouch. Hand-crafted circa 1920, this wearable masterpiece seamlessly marries ancestral utilitarian form with elite Native American silversmithing. Often referred to as a medicine bag or shoulder pouch, this piece belongs to a celebrated era of vintage craftsmanship where highly functional items were heavily adorned with wealth, silver, and turquoise. Its weathered leather and heavily patinated coin silver exude a striking rustic character. This investment grade artifact serves as a remarkable, museum quality addition for serious collectors of historic Indigenous arts and historic Western Americana.

Total Strap Length - 52"

Pouch Flap - 7 1/2" x 5"

Pouch - 5" x 4 1/2"

Shoulder strap top, to end of flap - 33 1/2"

Weight - 625.7 grams