01-13-200701-13-2007
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2346Boston
January 13, 2007 10:00 AMCalender
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Southern Plains Sewing Society Bag

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$6,463$5,500
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2346Location: BostonDate / Time: January 13, 2007 10:00AM

Description:

Southern Plains Sewing Society Bag, Cheyenne, c. last quarter 19th century, the rawhide form covered with yellow stained hide and lined with calico, decorated with multicolored geometric and symbolic designs, red paint details, with beaded drops ending in wool tassels, twisted fringe carrying strap, lg. 7 1/2, ht. 5 in.

Note: Purportedly collected by Frank Blair, a Federal court judge in Oklahoma Territory between 1870-1890s.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Keywords

Federal court, Frank Blair, judge , judge in Oklahoma Territory