Lot 367

Iroquois Beaded Pistol Holster & Pin Cushion 1890-

Estimate: $450 - $650

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 two beaded Iroquois Native American Indian pieces dating from circa 1890-1900's. The first is an Indian tanned hide and trade clothe lined revlver or pistol holster showing pony chalk white and red trade beads. The second piece shows a pin cushion with beadwork of seed and pony beads marked "CANADA". The holster likely hedla 32, 22, or 38 caliber firearm and is likely more Central Plains in origin. The pistol holster / case is 7.25" by 3 7/8" and the pin cushion is 6.25" across.