Rare Elk Antler Purse with Dentalium Shell Necklace
Coos people, Oregon, d. 19th c.
Elk antler; dentalium shell Old collection label “Purse Coos”
Purse: 9” l x 2½ (22.86 x 6.35) Necklace: 13¼” l (33.66 cm)
SOLD
Most all examples of elk-horn purses are from northern California. This example, from the Coos people of southern Oregon, is the only one that I have seen from outside of California.