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A PLAINS “GRIZZLY BEAR CLAW” NECKLACE c. 18

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A PLAINS “GRIZZLY BEAR CLAW” NECKLACE c. 18
<B>A PLAINS “GRIZZLY BEAR CLAW” NECKLACE </B></I><BR><BR>c. 1880<BR> <BR>composed of 34 carved cowhorn “claws,” enhanced with red pigment, and interspersed with glass beads, strung on hide<BR><BR>The supreme difficulties and danger involved in securing enough claws for a true necklace led enterprising artists to create facsimiles made from horn. <BR><I><BR>Length: 16 ½ inches</B></I><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall very good condition with usual wear and soiling. Some pigment loss. Some hide loss of ties. No apparent restoration.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)