19th Century Native American Hidatsa Arikara Medicine Shirt

About the Item

Hidatsa Arikara medicine shirt worn by a warrior who deserved honors, pre-reservation. Horseshoes represent successful horse raids, and the six quilled eagle feathers signify war coups, scalps or battles. Would note, four real scalps possibly moved over from an earlier war shirt, both quills and beading. Very fine quill work outlining, which would have needed to be done by an older lady who quilled before beads as very little quill work after reservation period. Front is plain. Silk ribbons, dyed horsehair, feather fluffs, ermine drops and lots of fringe. Buttons moved over from a "found" piece. This warrior once wore a fancy breastplate long since separated from the shirt. Outside is very clean; inside is greasy, dirty, sweaty signifying the shirt was worn a lot but he was proud and made an effort to keep it clean. Period: 19th century Origin: Hidatsa Size: 35" L x 18" across shoulders. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Hadatsa Arikara, Medicine, Shirt, Hide, Fringe, Hair, Quill, Beaded,

Creator:
Native Line (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 35 in (88.9 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
Style:
Native American (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Hide
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Reference Number:
Seller: D1554_JO1stDibs: LU4019319755532