Description:

Native American, Western United States, North Dakota, Great Plains, Mandan culture, ca. 17th to 19th century CE. A collection of 30 bone tools likely made from bison and deer bones, the large central scraper has a bone blade set in the tip. All are professionally mounted in a modern wood and glass display case and present a nice variety of implements including awls, hide scrapers, and a fishhook. The Mandan people relied heavily on bison for their subsistence and daily life, most if not all, of these tools are likely made from bison bone. Size of largest bone tool: 6.25" L x 1.5" W (15.9 cm x 3.8 cm); case: 22" L x 11" W (55.9 cm x 27.9 cm)

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Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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#187142

  • Condition: Not examined outside of case. Old chips and losses as expected with age, use, and exposure. Natural pitting and ossification of bones. Nice patina. Professionally mounted in a modern wood and glass display case.

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