Lot 148: De Cost Smith (American, 1864-1939) Iroquois medicine masks and turtle shell rattle; Medicine dance at fire chief's (a pair) first 15 1/4 x 20 1/2in; second 15 x 20 1/2in

Name: De Cost Smith (American, 1864-1939) Iroquois medicine masks and turtle shell rattle; Medicine dance at fire chief's (a pair) first 15 1/4 x 20 1/2in; second 15 x 20 1/2in
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: 2405fdbb14

Est: $3,000 USD - $5,000 USDSold:

BonhamsSan Francisco, CA, USAugust 09, 2011

Item Overview

Description

Iroquois medicine masks and turtle shell rattle; Medicine dance at fire chief's (a pair)
first signed 'De Cost Smith' with artist's device (lower right); second signed 'De Cost Smith' (lower left)
each watercolor and gouache on paper affixed to board
first 15 1/4 x 20 1/2in; second 15 x 20 1/2in
each unframed

Artist or Maker

DeCost Smith

Notes

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, Northern California

Auction Details

California and Western Paintings and Sculpture

Bonhams

August 09, 2011, 12:00 PM PST

220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US

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