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Julius Caesar (Pawnee, 1910-1982) Slide c. 1970-80

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Julius Caesar (Pawnee, 1910-1982) Slide c. 1970-80
This piece exhibits a silver (German silver, otherwise known as nickel silver) construction with roll and hand engravings showing a traditional Southern Plains pattern with peyote bird and tipi engraving, repousse engraved spot at the top, carved sides and cutout showing a five-point morning star. The back is not signed, but was attributed to Julius Caesar by Bruce VanLandingham of Sundog, an Indian expert. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection and collected by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce also was the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery. Good overall condition with expected wear from age. The back has a glued on safety pin. Measures overall 3 3/8”L by 1.75”.