Circular Beaded Indian Bag with Beaded Fringe

This is a handsome beaded bag in the form of a beaded rondel with long beaded fringe. The design on the rondel is similar to the rondels on blanket strips. The beading is thread sewn so it was probably made by Indians in the Idaho-Montana area. The rondel is in excellent condition but there is bead loss on the top edge of the front and back panels of the bag.  

D. 4 ½"; Length of fringe 1 ½"

c.1900