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NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK GAUNTLETS WITH INDIAN CHIEFS IN FEATHERED HEADDRESSES, PROBABLY SOUIX, ca 1880-90 |
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| Dimensions (inches): |
Frame - 20.25" x 26.5" |
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Native American beadwork gauntlets with beautiful graphics and endearing wear. Made of doeskin, the imagery includes colorfully dressed Indian chiefs, in feathered headdresses, facing one-another. Made circa 1880-1890, many of these types of gauntlets were sold to soldiers and were popular during the Indian Wars (1866-1890) and the Spanish-American War (1898) era. Most likely these particular examples saw use in wild west shows, which were immensely popular at the time.
Mounting: The antique, solid walnut molding has a press-decorated edge, retains its original, black, varnished surface and gilded liner, and dates to the period between 1860 and 1880. The gauntlets have been hand-stitched to 100% hemp fabric. Spacers keep the textiles away from the glass, which is U.V. protective.
Condition: Significant soiling and moderate to significant wear from obvious use. |
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| Primary Color: |
brown, red, black |
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| Earliest Date: |
1870 |
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| Latest Date: |
1890 |
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| For Sale Status: |
Available |
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| Price |
$6,500 |
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| E-mail: |
info@jeffbridgman.com |
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