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20th C. Athabascan Beaded Gauntlet Glove Mittens

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 250.00 USD
20th C. Athabascan Beaded Gauntlet Glove Mittens
This is a wonderful pair of Northern Canada / Alaskan Athabascan / Athabaskan beaded gauntlet glove mittens from the 20th Century. The set shows Indian tanned Moose hide mittens with beaver fur borders at the center and bottom edge as well as a thick wide Moose hide fringes. The set is likely from the mid-to-late 20th Century and shows wonderful seed and pony glass trade beads in a fantastic geometric pattern. The beadwork colors are beautiful and bright with a unique maltase cross or five-point star like symbols. The inside has a trade clothe lining. Dan Paynich Great Falls, Montana Collection. Each is well kept with soft supple hide, no obvious damages, little to no bead loss. Each measures about14"L by 10"W with fringes. Total weight of 10 oz.