222: AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY RIFLE CASE ATTRIBUTED NEZ PERCE

The Native tanned leather case is, at this point, embellished with red stroud woolen trade cloth and glass beading, hide fringe, the foundation and fringe appear old, the stroud and beaded end may be replaced.
Measures 46.75 x 5.25 inches long including the fringe at the top. Fringe on the side is 24 inches long.
Very good condition noting a 4-inch tear repaired with sinew, spotting backside, mothing to the stroud on the wide end, supple fringe, no bead loss. The red stroud woolen trade cloth may be a replacement,
Provenance: The estate of a Wyoming collector.
$300 - $500