Blackfeet Ermine Skin Headdress

Description:

Blackfeet Ermine Skin Headdress, c. last quarter 19th century, mountain sheep hide foundation covered with ermine strips, the red trade cloth brow band with brass shoe buttons, the horns completely covered in silk ribbons, with red dyed horsehair drop, lg. from horn to bottom 25 in.
Estimate $15,000-20,000


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