05-12-201205-12-2012
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2596BBoston
May 12, 2012 10:00 AMCalender
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Rare Plains Mountain Lion Skin Bowcase and Quiver

Sell one like this
$47,400$40,000
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2596BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 12, 2012 10:00AM

Description:

Rare Plains Mountain Lion Skin Bowcase and Quiver, c. third quarter 19th century, the cloth-lined strap with paws attached, exposed hide on paws and fringe with blue pigment, beaded at the mouth of quiver and with long fur backed red trade cloth tab with multicolor abstract feather (?) devices and remnant silk applique edging, includes five metal-tipped arrows and later wood bow, (some hair loss),lg. to 50, tab lg. 31 in.
Estimate $25,000-35,000

Keywords

metal-tipped arrows