Sold for $508

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

Northeastern Quilled Birch Bark Boxes

19th and early 20th century

lot of 2, includes:

a Mi'kmaq quilled oval box
height 3 inches x length 6 inches

a circular box with the date August 22nd, 1923 on base
height 2-3/4 inches x diameter 7-1/4 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

The oval box has a split on the bottom and some light quill loss. The larger has some discoloration on the surface of the lid. There are also some scattered quill loss or "pulls".

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