Sold for $3,750

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Kiowa Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag

fourth quarter 19th century

having an hourglass form; sinew-sewn harness leather and beaded in colors of translucent burgundy, cobalt, white, and sky blue; tin fringe framed with long German silver tubular beads

overall length 30 inches; bag length 5-1/2 inches

Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 88, plate 94)

Condition Report

Leather is pliable, does hae tear along seems and crease of flap; minimal bead loss on the front, the back is missing the beaded panel

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