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A PLATEAU BEADED CLOTH MIRROR BAGc. 19

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A PLATEAU BEADED CLOTH MIRROR BAGc. 19
<B>A BLACKFEET BEADED HIDE GUN CASE<BR></B></I><BR>c.1910 decorated on each end with hourglass motifs stitched in various shades of glass seed beads, long hide fringe, with old tag attached, inscribed <I>Cobb 355-16, Beaded Blackfeet Buckskin Gun Case from Cheif </B></I>(sic)<I> Bull Calf ...</B></I>; a Winchester saddle ring carbide, decorated with brass tacks, enclosed; accompanied by two vintage photographs, one of Chief Bull Calf, and another, of the Blackfeet artist, Lone Wolf, each holding this gun case<BR><I><BR>Length: 36 ½ inches<BR><BR></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Beaded Hide gun case overall very good condition. Hide with usual wear and light soiling. Approx. two tears, one approx. 1/3 inch and the other approx. 1 inch with repair stitching. Beadwork with minor loss. Hide fringe intact.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Medium (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)