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Plains Indian Telescopic Tacked Quirt 19th Century

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,750.00 USD
Plains Indian Telescopic Tacked Quirt 19th Century
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The lot features a very unique "telescopic" tacked quirt from the Plains Native American Indians in the 19th century. The piece shows a carved hard wood construction with brass covered iron trade tack decoration and harness saddle leather split piece. The quirt shows a four tiered "telescopic" design and also has a round pommel or end having a drilled or pierced area which would have held a wrist throng. The wood area measures 13 5/8"L. The leather measures18.25"L.