Help ID red suede beaded purse that looks Native Amer. but has no markings

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Help ID red suede beaded purse 5”x8” body 4” fringe 50” total strap, hand sewn 2-3/8”D medallion Thx

  1. maybe Native American

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  1. Studio Antiques

    Studio Antiques Well-Known Member

    35FF8279-4049-411E-80B8-8D628132904B.jpeg 6BCBA7A1-70CE-470E-BB67-7D3D32F16B49.jpeg F08C3334-0687-4E3F-9AB6-C528694538E0.jpeg D0054711-BB56-482B-A4B5-164913013CCB.jpeg 41B28D61-11A9-4BE9-A2A3-51C4F130A67A.jpeg Appreciate help in identifying possible origin and value on this nice, soft, red suede beaded purse. body is 5 inches wide by 8 inches long 4inch beaded fringe. total length of strap handle is 50 inches equals a ~25 inch drop. looks Native American but there are no markings handle is braided suede. pleated sides no lining. thank you for your help!
     
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    Studio Antiques, May 24, 2022
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Could be a tourist item from a rendezvous,pow wow,tourist trap near a reservation,etc.
     
    Hollyblue, May 24, 2022
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  3. smallaxe

    smallaxe Well-Known Member

    Does not look NA made, just loosely in that style.
     
    smallaxe, May 24, 2022
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  4. Studio Antiques

    Studio Antiques Well-Known Member

    Thank you!!
     
    Studio Antiques, May 25, 2022
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