Northern Plains Diamond Willow Staff

Description:

Northern Plains Diamond Willow Staff, Sioux or Northern Cheyenne, 19th century, most of the length carved in a curvilinear diamond-shaped and foliate manner, with the carved head of a bear toward the end, overall dark patina with traces of shellac, lg. 35 in.
Estimate $400-600


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