Apsáalooke Effigy Mirror Board
Sale 987 - Native American Art, Session I
Apr 15, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$6,000 -
$8,000
Sold for $5,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Apsáalooke Effigy Mirror Board
fourth quarter 19th century
painted in red and yellow, figure with red bands across mouth; central mirror surrounded with rows of tacks; ermine tails, horsehair and ribbons hang from all four limbs; the haft wrapped with otter fur
length 33-1/4 inches
For a similar example:
Ewer, John. Plains Indian Sculpture (1986: 198, fig 194)
A nearly identical example was photographed by O.S. Goff, ca 1886 showing a dancer holding this style board (National Archives, 111-SC-83716).
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.