Tobacco bags / pouches date back to traditional Japan, and appear in artwork dating back to the 17th century. They were also made in North America in the 19th century. Reference: Wikipedia
Many North American tobacco bags had geometric patterns but sometimes pictorial bags were also made.
Sioux Beaded Tobacco Bags. Below are some examples and price guides to Sioux beaded tobacco bags and pouches, including a Sioux pictorial bag and a beaded hide bag. …
Plains Beaded Tobacco Bags. Plains beaded tobacco bags often have geometric designs and were often made with European beads. Below are some examples of Plains beaded tobacco bags including a…