Western Great Lakes Gunstock Club, with Decorations
Western Great Lakes Gunstock Club, with Decorations
mid-19th century
decorated with four variously spoked circular elements, the depiction of a caterpillar, and a stylized form of a Thunderbird on one side; opposite having a carved inset; steel blade; buffalo tail drop
overall length 27 inches
cf. Painter, John. Moths and the Plains Indians: Their Fascinating Connection (2005: 185-191) in People of the Buffalo, Vol. 2., eds. Colin Taylor and Hugh Dempsey.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
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Western Great Lakes Gunstock Club, with Decorations
mid-19th century
decorated with four variously spoked circular elements, the depiction of a caterpillar, and a stylized form of a Thunderbird on one side; opposite having a carved inset; steel blade; buffalo tail drop
overall length 27 inches
cf. Painter, John. Moths and the Plains Indians: Their Fascinating Connection (2005: 185-191) in People of the Buffalo, Vol. 2., eds. Colin Taylor and Hugh Dempsey.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Native American & Prehistoric Art
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Estimate
Time, Location
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