$7,380
Early Kiowa Beaded Leather Strike-a-Light Pouch, c. mid-19th century, beaded with various size seed beads on commercial leather, with tin cone danglers, lg. 6 3/4 in. Provenance: The Charles and Blanche Derby collection. Literature: Eye of the Angel, Selections from the Derby Collection, p. 52 and color plate 26 on p. 78. Estimate $5,000-7,000 Thin commercial leather so pouch is supple rather than stiff. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-12-02
