NAVAJO FINGER DRUM AND CARRYING CASE.

NAVAJO FINGER DRUM AND CARRYING CASE. 1) Gourd drum: culture / origin, date and use unknown. Linear designs applied with pyrography (“woodburning”) to outer surface of semi-spherical gourd base; thin rawhide drum head secured with three pegs (one missing), and one ring peg for suspension. Size: Diameter, oval: 5-1/4” / 4-1/4”. CONDITION: Two tears in margin of rawhide, general soiling of rawhide. 2) Carrying case: modern, constructed of two pcs cut from a Hispanic weaving from Chimayo’, New Mexico. Strap made of cinching material ending with leather fringes; three metal conchas and turkey tail feathers attached—one each on triangular flap, and at each upper corner of pouch. Driebe 1997, pg 337 Size: Overall length of pouch is 28-1/2”, pouch proper is 10-1/4” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Overall soiling and use wear, margins of strap frayed at midsection. 4-55260 (600-800)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3553	$920.00	NAVAJO FINGER DRUM AND CARRYING CASE. 1) Gourd drum: culture / origin, date and use unknown. Linear designs applied with pyrography (“woodburning”) to outer surface of semi-spherical gourd base; thin rawhide drum head secured with three pegs (one missing), and one ring peg for suspension. Size: Diameter, oval: 5-1/4” / 4-1/4”. CONDITION: Two tears in margin of rawhide, general soiling of rawhide. 2) Carrying case: modern, constructed of two pcs cut from a Hispanic weaving from Chimayo’, New Mexico. Strap made of cinching material ending with leather fringes; three metal conchas and turkey tail feathers attached—one each on triangular flap, and at each upper corner of pouch. Driebe 1997, pg 337 Size: Overall length of pouch is 28-1/2”, pouch proper is 10-1/4” x 9-1/2”. CONDITION: Overall soiling and use wear, margins of strap frayed at midsection. 4-55260 (600-800) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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