Lot 477

Sioux Beaded Tomahawk Hide Drop 20th Century

Estimate: $400 - $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 an Indian tanned hide traditional shaped tomahawk war club drop with glass trade seed geometric beadwork attributed to the Sioux Native American Indians of the 20th Century. The drop shows a light blue background with geometric pattern in greasy yellow, semi-transparent rose, and cobalt and a fancy edge in semi-transparent green. The top of the drop has an Indian tanned hide tie and the bottom has long frilled fringe with a slight red coloring. The bottom edge of the drop has red and black stroud wool trade cloth with pony trade beads. The hide under the beadwork has a slight yellow coloring. The back of the drop has a calico trade cloth lining. The entire piece is trade thread sewn. Measures overall 27.5" L by 4.75" W.