Lot 127
  • 127

Kiowa Beaded Hide Doll Cradle, Southern Plains

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • hide, glass beadwork
hide, glass beadwork, cotton trade cloth lining, wood, green pigments, and metal.

Provenance

Tim Kornwolf, 1981
John W. Painter Collection, acquired from the above
Sold Sotheby's New York, May 2007, lot 126
Mark Birner Collection, Denver CO, acquired from the above

Literature

Painter, 1991, pp. 104 – 105, no. 114, illustrated
Painter, 2003, pp. 74 - 75, no. 160, illustrated

Condition

Very good original condition with typical wear consistent with the age of the piece. The cross bar at the foot of the cradle is lose but could be easily stabilized.
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.
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