Northwest America, Columbia and Snake River plateau, Plateau People

Nez Perce tribe

Early 20th ct.

Nez Perce weaving such as these cornhusk bags were sought after trade items in the Plateau trade network.  Once a thriving craft, the weaving of cornhusk bags had almost disappeared by the middle of the twentieth century, and it has been only within the last few years that the tradition was revived by the Indians in an effort to preserve an awareness of their cultural heritage. Both sides of the bag have different design patterns.