Western Great Lakes Quilled and Beaded Decoration

Description:

Western Great Lakes Quilled and Beaded Decoration, possibly Ojibwa, c. late 18th century, three cloth backed hide panels connected by ten quill plaited hide strips, the panels quilled on one side, each with a different geometric device, with a row of white pony beads on the ends of each panel, quill colors are red-orange, dark blue, and white, possibly used as a cradle decoration, (damage),lg. 37 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,000

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