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Sioux Human Effigy Carved Wood Stick 1870-1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Sioux Human Effigy Carved Wood Stick 1870-1890
The lot features a very unique circa 1870-1890 human effigy carved solid wood “Victory Dance Stick” from the Sioux Native American Indians. The piece shows a solid hardwood staff which has been artfully completely hand carved showing a human effigy head carved top with period correct solid brass trade tack gripping area, incised geometric alternating square and triangle design further adorned by a blue, yellow and red ocher mineral painted finish. The human effigy carved top shows a Warrior’s head with mohawk having red dyed or paint from the eye sockets up and yellow paint or dyed from the eye sockets down having metal stud eyes. The detail and precision in this piece is astounding along with the very well preserved good condition. Provenance: From the estate collection of Mr. Williamson of Texas, a multi-generational American Indian collection that include the Baldwin and ‘S’ curve Ball Head War Clubs sold by our company and the painted hide and Storm Pattern Navajo rug in this sale. Measures overall 28.25”L.