Central Plains Quilled Hairdrop

Description:

Central Plains Quilled Hairdrop, Sioux, fourth quarter 19th century, two sections of hide-backed parfleche quilled slats, with a number of quilled attachments with tin cones, a panel of brass beads at the top and horsehair at the bottom, lg. 32 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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