Rare Plains Cree Quill decorated Hide Horse Crupper

Description:

Rare Plains Cree Quill decorated Hide Horse Crupper, c. 1840, buckskin decorated with curvilinear and floral designs using six porcupine quill techniques, the quill-wrapped fringe with black pony beads, lg. including fringe 24 in.

Provenance: The Dr. Colin F. Taylor collection.
Estimate $15,000-20,000


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