Northern Plains Elk Antler Quirt, with Decorations
Sale 1072 - The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part II
Sep 8, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$5,000 -
7,000
Price Realized
$5,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Northern Plains Elk Antler Quirt, with Decorations
third quarter 19th century
crossed and semi-circular detailing on upper portion; harness leather lashing with red trade wool; thread and sinew-sewn buffalo hide wrist strap is beaded in colors of greasy yellow, red white-heart, and translucent green
overall length 31 inches; length of antler and wrist strap 17 inches
Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 39, plate 38)
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