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Cheyenne Beaded Elk Antler Handle Quirt

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 400.00 USD
Cheyenne Beaded Elk Antler Handle Quirt
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The piece features a beaded Indian hide strap with long cut fringe on an Elk Antler handled riding quirt. Long cut fringe with a unique yellow ocher dye and red ocher dyed strap. The piece is from the Cheyenne Native American Indians and shows good condition. The handle is a carved Elk antler horn with brass tack accents. The strap has wonderful 19th century glass trade pony beads in sky blue, chalk white, and Hudson Bay red white hearts. The age is unknown, but is believed to be pre-1950. Museum quality piece. Horn measures 10" L. Overall the piece is 31" L. Beaded strap is 14" L with long cut fringe..