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Blackfoot Beaded Shirt and Leggings

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Bead Work Start Price:7,000.00 USD Estimated At:16,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
Blackfoot Beaded Shirt and Leggings
SOLD
7,000.00USDto floor+ buyer's premium
This item SOLD at 2014 Mar 21 @ 17:01UTC-6 : CST/MDT
All items are sold as is, where is. Contact March In Montana well before the auction with any questions. Questions asked within 24 hours of the first session may not be answered.
Blackfoot Man's Shirt and Leggings. Vintage beaded strips on both pieces in bright blue, cobalt and translucent red on a pumpkin background. The shirt is decorated with dots of blue pigment. The collar is dressed up with a red and navy stroud bib and trim, bordered in white, cobalt on bright blue beads. It measures 60" from cuff to cuff and 30" long. The leggings measure 32" long and display vertical lines of pigment. Each piece has wonderful faux ermine tail drops, adorned with dyed feathers, yarn and large light blue beads. The entire ensemble is finished off with fabulous, long fringe and scalloped, dropped trim. Strips circa 1890 on later hide.