$1,375
Plains Elk Antler Quirt, c. fourth quarter 19th century, the antler with incised lines, together with a beaded hide wrist strap, edged with trade cloth and tin cone and dyed horse hair danglers, with commercial leather lashes, (one short lash missing), lg. of handle 14 1/4 in. Provenance: John Molloy Gallery, New York City; E. Helene Sage collection. Literature: E. Helene Sage, Native American Horse Gear: A Golden Age of Equine-Inspired Art of the Nineteenth Century, 2012. Estimate $800-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. 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 shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-05-05
