19th Century Native Sioux Beaded War Shirt

About the Item

19th century Sioux war shirt of brain tanned buffalo with red ochre quill wrapped hair locks. Bead strips have stylized buffalo heads, pipes and teepees. Nice patina from use inside and out. The pipes are a great icon and make us believe that the warrior it was made for must have been an important individual in his tribe. It is hard to determine tribal attribution, possibly as far west as Fort Peck Yankton Sioux, or as far east as Rosebud in the south, or the tribes at Fort Bethhold in central North Dakota. One arm has a patched bullet hole, brain tanned buffalo. On the inside, sweat and patina from wearing, long fringe, partially red ochre covered. Period: 19th century Origin: Sioux Size: 34" L x 19" 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, Sioux Indian, Shirt, Beaded, Beadwork, Hide, Fringe, Hair

Creator:
Native Line (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 34 in (86.36 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Style:
Native American (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
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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: D1555_JO1stDibs: LU4019319756242
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