Plains Rawhide Shield with Painted Cover

Description:

Plains Rawhide Shield with Painted Cover, fourth quarter 19th century, the cover painted in yellow, blue and black, on a green ground, with two buffalo, on either side of a central star shape, the center has traces of what looks to be a circle with crescent inside, secured by a drawstring through the worn, perforated perimeter, enclosing a thick buffalo hide shield, possibly later, with carrying straps, dia. 18 in.

Provenance: Private collection, Paris, France.
Estimate $3,000-4,000


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