Kiowa Bear Clan Reproduction Shield
Item Number: 311
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
Identified online as a Kiowa Indian Bear Clan reproduction shield, depicting a bear at the mouth of a cave defending her cubs. Deerhide stretched on a frame with feathers and a red tradecloth drop. Medicine bag and beads in the center. Not signed but has a makers mark stamped on the back.
Fair-to-good condition. No repairs. Appears to be missing one feather.
21" diameter with 37" drop.
Special Instructions
The winning bidder may pick up this item between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday at the Breast and GYN Health Project, 987 8th Street, Arcata, CA (Next to the Arcata Co-op). Special pick-up times can be arranged: call 707-825-8345 or email Rosegz@hcbhp.org. We are willing to make arrangements for after-hours and weekend pick-ups. We will be closed on November 28th and 29th for Thanksgiving.
If you have special shipping instructions, please let us know right away by emailing rosegz@hcbhp.org or calling us at 707-825-8345.
Please be advised that the USPS's temporary shipping rates are in effect this year. Bidder is responsible for any shipping costs. When possible, we plan to ship in USPS First Class or Flat Rate Boxes. BGHP will contact the highest bidder to discuss shipping details.