Nez Perce Painted Flute, with Photograph
Sale 987 - Native American Art, Session I
Apr 15, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$8,000 -
10,000
Price Realized
$8,125
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Nez Perce Painted Flute, with Photograph
fourth quarter 19th century
deeply carved cylindrical flute studded with approximately 233 brass tacks and painted with red pigment
overall length 20-1/2 inches
Included is a copy of a photograph showing a Nez Perce man holding this flute.
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