Kiowa Beaded Dispatch Case
Sale 1053 - Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
Jun 9, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$6,000 -
$8,000
Sold for $5,313
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Kiowa Beaded Dispatch Case
fourth quarter 19th century
sinew-sewn harness leather, with Native tanned hide fringe along lower edge and a German Silver button decorating the flap; beadwork in colors of navy blue, white, light pink, yellow, greasy blue, and translucent red
overall length 16 inches; bag length (excluding fringe) 13 inches
Condition Report
Some fringe has broken off. Some bead loss.
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