North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 282

1950's Pueblo Hopi Indians Gourd Dancing Rattle

Estimate: $200 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this 1950's Pueblo Hopi Indians gourd dancing rattle. The Hopi gourd shows a cross design with geometric shapes that are iconic and common on Hopi Native American artifacts. The Hopi are a Native American tribe who primarily live on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. Pueblo Indians are American Indians who live in pueblos and have a long tradition of farming. The condition of this dancing rattle is good with slight wear to the paint on the face of the gourd dancing rattle and some of the paint on the handle chipping. The measurements of this dancing rattle are 11" x 6" x 4".