Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart found in maine with long striated neck

with long striated neck

showing board underneath that is very tightly plugging it

which the harness maker would press with their foot to clamp the jaws of the vise onto the piece of leather

but no tears

bushels of oats and wheat

Lovely 19th Century Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Double Sided Beaded Watch Cover/Pouch with Heart found in maine with long striated neck(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