Prairie Roach Spreader - SOLD
Bone
1820 or earlier
Height 8 1/2"
Provenance: Private Montana collection
Historically, Native Americans created Roach Spreaders with natural materials. They carved Bone or Antler into flat bases. They may include a bone ‘socket’ to hold an eagle feather. In addition to shaping the Roach Spreader to the required size, they also decorated them with etchings or carvings such as in this superb example depicting a abstract human form. Artistic renderings of Native Americans by Europeans during the colonial period that show feathers coming out of a roach are likely indications of an unseen roach spreader. Amazing well worn patina. Gorgeous and rare!
Bone
1820 or earlier
Height 8 1/2"
Provenance: Private Montana collection
Historically, Native Americans created Roach Spreaders with natural materials. They carved Bone or Antler into flat bases. They may include a bone ‘socket’ to hold an eagle feather. In addition to shaping the Roach Spreader to the required size, they also decorated them with etchings or carvings such as in this superb example depicting a abstract human form. Artistic renderings of Native Americans by Europeans during the colonial period that show feathers coming out of a roach are likely indications of an unseen roach spreader. Amazing well worn patina. Gorgeous and rare!
Bone
1820 or earlier
Height 8 1/2"
Provenance: Private Montana collection
Historically, Native Americans created Roach Spreaders with natural materials. They carved Bone or Antler into flat bases. They may include a bone ‘socket’ to hold an eagle feather. In addition to shaping the Roach Spreader to the required size, they also decorated them with etchings or carvings such as in this superb example depicting a abstract human form. Artistic renderings of Native Americans by Europeans during the colonial period that show feathers coming out of a roach are likely indications of an unseen roach spreader. Amazing well worn patina. Gorgeous and rare!