Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart old wooden shelf with no tears or loose

with no tears or loose seams or losses

These show a good amount of wear to the front and back surfaces (the backsides feature a sweet red flower print

which gives it its color

It's the carved head on this figure that really made me fall in love with him

while the Hoovers themselves feel almost like invaders amidst the Victorian interior

Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart old wooden shelf with no tears or loose(First photo a composite showing both sides.) I am fairly certain this is Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and the manner of the heart and spirals say specifically Seneca to me, mid to late 19th century I believe, and would guess more toward mid than late. It is a small pouch, just over 2 1 2" inches across, which I think (based on the round shape, linen lining, opening, and a few examples I have found) was likely made as a cover for a pocket watch. It was