June 24, 2023 Brian Lebel's Santa Fe Old West Events Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/24/2023
A Native tanned hide toy or miniature tipi cover with painted buffalo hunt scene. Quill and tin cone dangles decorate the hide. Some cracking and minor tears to the edges. The pigment does show some flaking and loss but is still strong. Tack holes present at the edges, the hide has been glued to the fabric with about 1" round spots in several places. The hide itself measures 24" x 47" and is mounted on fabric covered board and framed to 34" x 57" These lodge models were not only decorative but normally tell a story. This example shows a hunters on horseback taking buffalo.
This is not a standard shippable item and will require 3rd party shipping or pickup arrangements to be made.
Item Dimensions: Frame: 34" x 57".