Pipe Bag

[rldarmstr]

I didn't really know where to put this. There didn't seem to be many entries concerning pipe bags.  If this is in the wrong place, Mods please move it.

I have a hand sewn pipe bag. It was produced in the 1970's. It is lined and in excellent shape. I do not know who made it.

I am considering selling it but have only the wildest guess at what it may be worth or how to value it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[hawkthrower]

Nice !

[Hanshi]

The bead work alone is awesome.

[gelsenbeck]

nice bag.

[Bigsmoke]

At about that same time, early 70's, I also made a pipe bag, somewhat similar to yours.  Instead of lazy stitch, I did the beading on a loom.  So, I can guarantee you that there are more than a few hours involved in making that pouch.  I did mine in one very long day, because I just knew if I put it down, I probably would never pick it up again.
As to value, I don't have a clue.  Like all things hand made, it is difficult to get what it is worth, including the time taken to make it, even at minimum wage.
I wound up giving it to the widow of one of my very best friends, as a place to hold his ashes after he died of cancer, maybe 25 years ago.
John