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Western Antique Auction September 11th 2021

Sat, Sep 11, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 430

Northern Plains Indians Parfleche Hide Drum

Estimate: $300 - $600

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
Featured in this lot is this Northern Plains Native American Indian double sided stretched Parfleche rawhide trade drum. The piece features stretched Great American Bison Buffalo rawhide on both sides, with rawhide sinew ties over a carved wood frame. The piece shows good condition. The drum is very well made and has a rich, deep sound. This trade drum is believed to be from the 1950's. The measurements of this drum are 11 1/4" x 11 1/8" x 13 1/8".