Kiowa Medicine Lance

Description:

Kiowa Medicine Lance, c. second half 19th century, the file-branded shaft Osage orange, with a black and red bear paw painted on the sides, the metal paint perforated and secured with rawhide and copper wire, two holes drilled into the shaft at a later time, lg. 56 in.
Estimate $4,000-6,000


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