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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION: Featuring Choice Property from the Collection of Al and Carol Cali
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 20
Late 19th Century Ojibwa Beaded Bandolier Bag
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
This classic Ojibwa bandolier bag is fully decorated in colorful contour beadwork with curvilinear floral motifs on a cotton trade cloth ground. The shoulder straps are bordered in white with complementary beaded florals and hearts. Bandolier bags of this type were often worn for ceremonial occasions and demonstrate the enduring tradition of Woodlands floral design.
Dimensions: 41 x 13 in.
Provenance: Al and Carol Cali Collection.
Pickup & Shipping: Free Sacramento pickup. Shipping via FedEx for $75 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing).
Good; small disintegration tears to brown fabric.
Condition
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