Lot Essay
The collection information for this shield states that it was sold to W.R. Black of Watonga, Oklahoma in 1926 and that it was made by the seller's grandfather, White Crown.
Details
AN ARAPAHO PAINTED HIDE SHIELD
Of circular form with painted alternating concentric bands of black and green with a red center painted with a horned quadruped, central circle bordered with an affixed ring of hide and animal bone, yellow and brown striped feathers attached at the top, hide retention strap at the back, 18¾in. (47.7cm.) greatest diameter
Of circular form with painted alternating concentric bands of black and green with a red center painted with a horned quadruped, central circle bordered with an affixed ring of hide and animal bone, yellow and brown striped feathers attached at the top, hide retention strap at the back, 18¾in. (47.7cm.) greatest diameter
Provenance
W.R. Black Collection, 1926