Plains Ceremonial Chest Ornament

Description:

Plains Ceremonial Chest Ornament, c. 1870s, Crow, eighteen strands of white and red beads, strung with sinew and attached to two leather side straps with twisted hide drops on either side, lg. 13 3/4 in., mounted on a Plexiglas stand.
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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