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Kiowa Beaded Dispatch Case
Estimate: $6,000-$8,000
Live Auction
Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
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
Some fringe has broken off. Some bead loss.