March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2024 Session II

Sat, Mar 16, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 724

Sioux Beaded & Quilled Bow & Quiver

Estimate: $18,000 - $25,000

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
Sioux Beaded and Quilled Bow and Quiver Bow is 39” overall with sinew string still intact. Includes 9 arrows; some whole and pieces of others. Features geometric beadwork and quillwork, accented with fringe, red yarn, and red trade wool. This is a beautiful example of a classic Sioux design. Circa 1870. $18,000-25,000 Provenance: The Cameron Collection, CO, AZ, NM, MT, WY.

Condition

Beadwork is overall excellent, quillwork is excellent but not bright. Hide shows some discoloration in areas but is mostly soft and supple.