UNIDENTIFIED PLAINS ARTIST
Headdress Case, late 19th / early 20th century
hide, rawhide, pigment, and cotton fabric, 21 x 7 x 5 in (53.3 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm), measurements reflect dimensions without fringe
LOT 15
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
PRICE REALIZED: $732.00
ESTIMATE: $800 — $1,200
PRICE REALIZED: $732.00
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This late 19th to early 20th-century headdress case is a remarkable piece of indigenous craftsmanship. Made from hide, it's adorned with a distinct design featuring bold colours. The primary hues...
This late 19th to early 20th-century headdress case is a remarkable piece of indigenous craftsmanship. Made from hide, it's adorned with a distinct design featuring bold colours. The primary hues of red and blue stand out against the natural backdrop of the material, forming dazzling geometric patterns.
Provenance
Important Private Collection, Pittsburgh, PA.Join Our Mailing List
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