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Kiowa Beaded Awl Case
Estimate: $1,000-$2,000
Live Auction
Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
Description
Kiowa Beaded Awl Case
fourth quarter 19th century
thread and sinew-sewn harness leather; forked tongue and drops, each with tin cones filled with dyed horsehair; beaded edges in colors of opaque, periwinkle, light pink, and translucent green
overall length 13-1/4 inches
Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 93, plate 101)
Condition
Flap missing two horsehair filled tin cones. Minimal bead loss. Overall in good condition.