Native American Corn Husk Bags

Cisco’s Gallery offers a collection of antique Native American corn husk bags from the Columbia River and Plateau regions. Traditionally twined for gathering, storage and personal use, historic examples commonly incorporate dogbane fiber, corn husk, wool yarn and other materials. Many feature false-embroidered geometric, floral or pictorial designs. The collection includes bags attributed to Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) and other Plateau peoples when documented.