$738
Arapaho Shinny Stick and Hide Ball, c. 1880s, wood stick with hide thong and pigmented hair-filled ball, which is original to the stick, lg. of stick 20 1/2 in. Provenance: Amos Gotschall collection; Charles Miles collection. Literature: Charles Miles, Indian & Eskimo Artifacts of North America, New York, 1986, p. 208, no. 10.13. Estimate $800-1,200 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-05-05