Antique Southern Plains (Mescalero Apache or Cheyenne?) Whetstone Case, 19th C.

Description

For sale is a
stunning
Antique Southern Plains (Mescalero Apache/ Cheyenne) Beaded Whetstone Case, 19th C.
The case is made of native tanned hide and the lid of parfleche/rawhide. The lid cannot be opened completely. The case is fully beaded and has in my opinion characteristics of Mescalero Apache/ Kiowa cases, but the design and colors seem Cheyenne. The design is wonderful, with beads
sinew sewn
in bead colors white, pea green, translucent navy, rose-white-heart, and a few butterscotch. A big blue bead is on the carrying string.
Two pendants are lost, as visible in the pictures.
This beautiful case itself m
easures circa 4 1/2" x 2".
Please take a good look at the pictures or ask questions before you bid.
Payment expected within two days after sale.
Private sale, so nu returns accepted.
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