05-12-201205-12-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2596BBoston
May 12, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Plains Incised Buffalo Hide Rattle

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$5,333$4,500
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2596BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 12, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Plains Incised Buffalo Hide Rattle, c. third quarter 19th century, wood handle wrapped with hide and with hair extension, with large brass bell tied on the head, with incised thunderbird with lightning coming from its beak on one side, and symbolic four-point design on the reverse, traces of red ochre overall, total lg. with hair 20 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,500