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Blackfeet Willow Tipi Backrest

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Blackfeet Willow Tipi Backrest
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Blackfeet Willow Tipi Backrest. Tipi backrest with period poles. Constructed of peeled willow rods of graduating length, fastened with cotton thread and sinew, and edged in red and blue trade cloth. With beaded decoration in three shades of blue, pink and red, on a wool and cloth panel with trade cloth fringe. Includes the period painted poles, which are scarce. With patches and period repair, and some bead loss. Stands 67 "tall x 35" wide at the bottom, narrowing to 9 1/2" at the top. Circa late 19th century.