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Nez Perce Painted Flute, with Photograph
Estimate: $8,000-$10,000
Sold
$6,500
Live Auction
Native American Art, Session I
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.
Condition
Chip to wood. Nice polish to mouth end.