384: IROQUOIS, SANTA CLARA, 18TH C. VENETIAN TRADE BEADS

The collection of indigenous crafts along with Venetian trade beads are offered as shown, including a Santa Clara Pueblo miniature with sgraffito decoration of Butterfly, Gila monster and Horned Toad signed Camilio.
Measures 1.5 to 8.5 inches. Necklace lengths 28 and 29 inches.
Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or heavy wear.
Provenance: The estate of Morton and Estelle Sosland.In Kansas City, the Sosland family name is synonymous with both giving, and the arts. Of their many contributions to the community, 'The Soslands gave one of the nation's finest private collections of American Indian art to the Nelson-Atkins' museum (nelson-atkins.org). The content of this auction bears testament to their keen eye and varied interests. No property has been added; each lot here originates with the Sosland family and sells without reserve.
$300 - $400