Kiowa Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag
Sale 1053 - Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
Jun 9, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$3,000 -
$5,000
Sold for $6,875
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Kiowa Beaded Strike-a-Light Bag
fourth quarter 19th century
sinew-sewn harness leather beaded using colors of greasy blue, pea green, and white against a translucent burgundy ground; tin cones line lower edges of bag and closing flap; twisted hide fringe
overall length 12 inches; length of bag 4-1/2 inches
Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 88, plate 93)
Condition Report
Excellent condition. Minimal bead loss. Great "jingle" from the tin cones. Fringe is supple.
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