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A Collectible Plains Native American Antique Fully Beaded Man's Vest

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
A Collectible Plains Native American Antique Fully Beaded Man's Vest
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
This is an outstanding example of a desirable and rare beaded vest. This is very much an above average piece executed by a talented bead-worker. The background is light blue with geometric images in green, black, yellow and red, trimmed in orange-red. The designs are typical Lakota Sioux. Beads indicate that the piece was made Circa 1890 - 1910. There is one very small loss at the bottom of the right armhole, where a small amount of hide with beads is missing. Overall it is good condition for a piece of this age and size. It is lazy stitch beading throughout on a Native-tanned elk hide and it is all sinew sewn. MAKER: Plains, likely Lakota Sioux. APPROX AGE: Circa 1890 - 1910. SIZE: Measures 18-1/2 inches long and it would be a typical man's size vest. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. SHIPPING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium is discounted to 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."