Central Plains Beaded Hide Bow Case, Bow, and Quiver

Description:

Central Plains Beaded Hide Bow Case, Bow, and Quiver, c. early fourth quarter 19th century, detailed with four long fringe treatments at the ends of each beaded panel, the beaded panels with green, navy and "greasy" yellow hourglass devices on a red/pink ground, the double curve sinew-backed bow is painted on one side, with some quill wrapping and original twisted sinew string, lg. of bow case 36 1/2, lg. of bow 46 in.

Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, Easton, Pennsylvania.
Estimate $5,000-7,000


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