Lot 66
  • 66

Menominee Quilled Hide Pouch, Great Lakes Area

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • deer, porcupine quills
hide, porcupine quillwork.

Provenance

George Shaw, Aspen CO
Hugh and Gay Eaton Collection, Aspen CO, acquired from the above

Condition

This is a fine, early example of Great Lakes quillwork. Typical overall wear for age; quillwork is 95% in tact.
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