Kiowa Beaded Commercial Leather Whetstone Case

Description:

Kiowa Beaded Commercial Leather Whetstone Case, c. 1870s, beaded with geometric designs in classic Kiowa colors, tin cone danglers, with metal-covered twisted fringe, the strap decorated with a shell hairpipe, brass twisted wire bead and two large trade beads, lg. including fringe 11 in.

Provenance: Estate of Joseph J. Rivera.
Estimate $2,500-3,500


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