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Sioux Beaded and Fringed Hide Pictorial Tobacco Bag
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- buffalo hide, porcupine quills, glass beadwork
composed of tanned buffalo hide, sinew sewn in numerous colors against a white, lazy-stitched glass beadwork ground with faceted metallic details, each side with a pair of equestrian figures, wearing feather bonnets, surmounted by a pair of thunderbirds flanking a cross, the cut hide section below, tightly wrapped in red, yellow, white and pink-dyed porcupine quillwork, with rectangular designs; mounted for hanging.
Provenance
Acquired from Morning Star Gallery, Santa Fe, NM
Condition
Very good overall condition with typical wear for age. Typically, the quillwork section is slightly more worn than the rest of the bag.
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.
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.