1870’s Crow / Plateau style war shirt

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Reproduction of a seed beaded transmontane war shirt from the 1870s. The scalp locks are real hair combined with horsehair. Ermine tubes are extended to about double the length as seen on some period originals. Beaded with antique beads. Width: 175 cm (69″) Length: 125 cm (49″).

$15,500

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