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Blackfeet Beaded Club, 22" long

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Bead Work Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Blackfeet Beaded Club, 22  long
Blackfeet Beaded Club. 22" long with highly unusual beaded stone head. Decorated with an ermine drop and a 13" fringed and beaded drop terminating in 12" of horsehair. Three quarter beaded haft and one quarter cloth-wrapped. A fabulous & rare piece. Circa 1880. Made by Melinda Chuguette Wren (1846-1940), Blood Division of Canada.19th century. Provenance: Collection of Dr. Delwin & Karen Bokelman, PA., & pictured in their book Precious Dreams, pages 20 & 36.