Description:
Prairie Carved and Incised Elk Horn Quirt, c. third quarter 19th century, both sides with abstract feather- like designs and with arrow points along one edge, traces of red and green pigments, with a brass tack at the ends of the lash peg, deep rich patina, lg. 14 1/2 in.
Literature: First American Art, The Charles and Valerie Diker Collection of American Indian Art p. 214.
Estimate $8,000-12,000
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Keywords
Valerie DikerAmerican Indian & Tribal Art
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