Trails of Tradition: Parade Saddles, Beadwork & Western Auction
Sat, May 16, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 17
19th-C. Central Plains Porcupine Roach ex-Cowan's
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,800
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 |
The lot features a fabulous 19th-century Central Plains Porcupine Hair Roach from ex-Cowan’s / Hindman. The piece is comprised of porcupine hair, porcupine quill and deer hair showing natural white and natural dark purple coloring. The inside shows fine tightly woven porcupine hair, quillwork and deer hair with some trade thread. These headdress war bonnet roaches would have been worn across the top of the warrior’s head for battle or a special ceremony. The condition of this Central Plains roach is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurement of this roach is 20-inches long by 10-inches (the bottom roach body without long hairs is approx.. 14-inches by 2.5-inches. Provenance: From an ex-Cowan’s Hindman auction and a private Montana collection of Native American beadwork and artifacts.
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