Kiowa Woman's Belt and Beaded Hide Accessories

comprising a commercially tanned hide belt, decorated with brass tacks, together with a strike-a-light with German silver button, and two awl cases with hawk bells, each stitched in typical colors against a maroon glass beadwork ground, with geometric motifs, trimmed with long cut hide pendants strung with tubular brass beads, also with a hide belt (fragment?), wrapped with silver slides, some finely incised with scrolling and linear details.

Overall each of the pieces is in very good condition with typical wear.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

For a related example identified as a "Kiowa tool kit" see Conn, 1982, p. 85.