Mandan-hidatsa Painted Wood Quirt - Sep 08, 2022 | Freeman's | Hindman In Oh
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Mandan-Hidatsa Painted Wood Quirt
Mandan-Hidatsa Painted Wood Quirt
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Mandan-Hidatsa Painted Wood Quirt
third quarter 19th century

having thick hide lashing coated in red pigment and embellished with light blue and red white-heart glass beads and red wool; sinew-sewn buffalo hide wrist strap

overall length 42 inches; length of quirt 19-3/4 inches

This quirt... was part of the regalia of the Mandan-Hidatsa Lumpwood Society, a warrior fraternity... red horse tracks on one side, to indicate successful horse-stealing raids, and diagonal stripes on the other side, to record coups counted on enemies (Hanson 1994: 39)

Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 39, plate 38)


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Mandan-Hidatsa Painted Wood Quirt

Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
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Starting Price $1,500
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