Lot 166
Huge San Felipe Painted Dance Bow & 2 Feathered Arrows
Huge San Felipe Painted Dance Bow & 2 Feathered Arrows
Starting Bid: $700
(0 Bids)- Register to Bid
- To increase your bid limit, Get Verified .
Native American, Southwest, New Mexico, San Felipe Pueblo, ca. 1930s to 1940s CE. A monumental San Felipe Pueblo dance bow with two matching arrows, each a testament to the ceremonial artistry and cultural traditions of the Pueblo peoples. The bow, an impressive 110.4 inches in length, is carved from wood and painted in a bold sequence of green, yellow, and red bands, its surface alive with the vibrant tones of vegetal pigments. Its string is secured with rope bindings, the wear of decades lending a quiet dignity to its form. The pair of companion arrows, each measuring approximately 53 inches, are similarly crafted from painted wood, the shafts bound with vegetal fiber and fletched with large, natural turkey feathers tipped in red and blue pigment. These arrows are more than symbolic - they embody the values of skill, patience, and respect for the hunt. Size of bow: 110.4" L x 2.4" W (280.4 cm x 6.1 cm)
Such a set would have been carried in dance ceremonies to initiate young hunters, marking their readiness to enter the path toward a life of successful hunting. Within the rhythmic movement of the dance, bow and arrows served not as tools of war or subsistence, but as sacred instruments binding the dancer to the cycles of nature, the community's traditions, and the blessings of the hunt.
Please note this item may fall under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and may not be eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.
Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, purchased 1999; ex-James Economos of Economos Works of Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: Unless a known customer of Artemis, payment for all gold / precious metal / gem lots must be made via Bank Wire Transfer or Certified Bank Check/Money Order, no exceptions.
#196439
- Condition: String is modern; rest is original. Bow has some peeling to wood as well as nicks and abrasions. Age-commensurate wear to arrows with old, inactive insect damage. Otherwise, all are very nice with good remaining pigments.
Accepted Forms of Payment:
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Shipping
Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense
Artemis Fine Arts
You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 25% and any applicable taxes and shipping.
View full terms and conditions
| From: | To: | Increments: |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $299 | $25 |
| $300 | $999 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $4,999 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $19,999 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 + | $20,000 |