Old West & Native American Auction
Lot 1038:
Description
An interesting collection of contemporary Southwestern ceremonial and decorative items, dating mid to late 20th century. The centerpiece is a pair of handcrafted rattles, a traditional instrument often used in Indigenous American ceremonies. The first rattle is made from a naturally mottled gourd, fixed to a twisted wooden handle wrapped with leather and adorned with light brown fur pieces, small feathers, and yellow/orange glass or resin beads, giving it a rustic, natural aesthetic. The second rattle is a polished, medium-brown gourd head on a smooth, dark wooden handle featuring white painted dots, decorated with dark brown and black designs that appear to depict an animal figure, possibly a bear, rendered in a traditional style. The lot also includes a square sand painting with a graphic, stylized Indigenous figure in black, white, and earth tones. All items exhibit light handling wear consistent with display, with minor scuffs and marks on the gourds and wood, and the feather and fur elements show slight flattening, but overall, they are in good vintage condition. H 17″, W 6″, D 6″. From the Native American display in Donley’s Wild West Town.
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