$62,805
Fifteen Ledger Drawings by Southern Arapaho Artist Mad Bull (1883-1884), includes the cover with drawings on the inside, a single drawing with inscription on the opposite side, a single drawing, and six pages with twelve drawings, includes battle scenes, soldiers, ceremonial scenes, warrior societies, etc. The inside front cover, inscribed: Indian sketch book painted and sketched by Native Indians, LD. Tilton, U.S.A, Fort Reno I.T., Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency. Presentation inscription (on reverse side of the drawing with an Arapaho attacking a Shoshone warrior): Original sketches by a Cheyenne Indian, Fort Reno, I.T., for E.F. Riggs, Esq., with compliments of Palmer Tilton, Lieut. 20th U.S. Infantry, March 27, 1884 a compilation of extensive research, including photocopies, weapon comparisons, military histories, etc., by Plains Indian expert Michel Cowdrey is included. Drawings framed in glass. Page 1: View 01 front; View 02 reverse Page 2: View 03 front; View 04 reverse Page 3: View 05 front; View 06 reverse Page 4: View 07 front; View 08 reverse Page 5: View 09 (no reverse) Page 6: View 10 front; View 11 reverse Page 7: View 12 front; View 13 reverse Page 8: View 14 front; View 15 reverse Page 9: View 16 front; View 17 reverse
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-01-15
