March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2023 Session II

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 707

Kootenai Beaded Cradle

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Kootenai Beaded Cradle 31" long x 10.5" at widest point. Features beaded floral designs on red trade wool and fringe on back. 19th century. Lower cover is newer. $2,000-3,000 Provenance: Ex. Private Collection, MT.

Condition

Beadwork is excellent. Cloth on lower is newer. Cloth upper shows some discoloration and wear. Hide is soft and supple. Fine overall.