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Arapaho Fully Beaded Spur Straps Mid 20th Century

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 450.00 USD
Arapaho Fully Beaded Spur Straps Mid 20th Century
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This is a very finely fully beaded set of Western Cowboy Spur Straps handmade by Arapaho Native American Indian, Marcus Dowey of Landers Wyoming. The set is from the mid 20th Century and shows excellent glass trade seed beadwork in Cheyenne pink, dark blue, chalk white, medium sky blue, dark red. The pieces are constructed of Indian tanned hide and are in very good condition. These were purchased directly from the Marcus Dowey estate at the Wind River Reservation area in Landers, Wyoming. Each measures 8.5"L x 3"W.