Sold for $2,000

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Kiowa Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag, with Striker

fourth quarter 19th century

diminutive form; with an hourglass form made of sinew-sewn harness leather; stacked diamond beaded design in colors of translucent red, pony trader blue, yellow, and white; tin cone fringe further decorated with sky blue pony beads and brass bead accents; striker contained within

overall length 9-1/4 inches; bag length 3-3/4 inches; x width 2-3/4 inches

Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 88, plate 93)

Condition Report

Very sweet bag with nice polish to leather.

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