Leather Pouch with Shell Bead Decorations

This soft leather pouch is adorned with intricate rows of small, round shell beads sewn in a chevron pattern. The shell beads are carefully stitched in a design that radiates downward from the center, possibly symbolizing movement or direction. The pouch features a braided leather shoulder strap and decorative fringe at the bottom, enhanced with long shell and tubular beads, including one distinct red bead. Stitch marks and circular patches on the hide suggest it was hand-constructed with great care.