Plains or Prairie Porcupine Quill and Deer Hair Roach

Description:

Plains or Prairie Porcupine Quill and Deer Hair Roach, c. last quarter 19th century, cut in four layers and with red and blue pigment, with remnants of an old bone roach spreader, ht. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Economos Gallery, New York, 1985.
Estimate $600-800

Some loss but not shedding - stable.


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