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Early Plains Indian Buffalo Hide Rattle Set of Two

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Early Plains Indian Buffalo Hide Rattle Set of Two
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The lot features two Plains Indian rattles each having a Great American Bison Buffalo hide construction over a wood handle and covered in a rich dark red ocher mineral pigment paint. each shows a rawhide wrapped handle with the incorporation of trade cloth canvas. These each show a nice patina and could date to circa early 1900. The rattles are approximately the same size, but the slightly larger one measures 11 1/4" long, and 3 1/2" wide.