Lot 92
  • 92

Northern Plains Cloth Elk's Tooth Dress

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • cloth, elk and deer hide
composed of pink cloth, the bodice decorated overall with elk teeth, and bone, carved to resemble elk teeth, decoration. 

Provenance

Collection of Herbert G. Wellington

Literature

Pleasing the Spirits, Douglas C. Ewing, New York, 1982, p. 199, pl. 191, illustrated

Condition

Typical wear from age and use but overall good condition.
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