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Native American hand made beaded container, made from shells, red beads, turquoise, leather, unknown metal

Description

Native American Artifact? Found at second-hand-store. Beautiful container, hand sewn leather/suede, turquoise on top of lid with unknown metal. Could be brass, copper, maybe gold or bronze. 4" tall x 4" wide. Bright red beads and shells surround the lid and base of container. The top where the turquoise is located, looks like pieces of the turquoise were hammered into the wood, and the metal as well.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Leather, suede, shells, red beads, turquoise, unknown metal
Distinguishing marks no maker mark
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 4" tall, 4" wide
Date Period unknown
Weight 12 oz.
History Found at a Salvation Army store
Price Paid (If known) $1.45
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