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Blackfoot Beaded Hide Gauntlet Gloves c. 1880-1900

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,250.00 USD
Blackfoot Beaded Hide Gauntlet Gloves c. 1880-1900
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The lot features a set of hide gauntlet gloves with beadwork from the Blackfoot Native American Indians of Montana circa 1880-1900. The set shows an Indian brain tanned Buffalo Bison hide with old trade clothe linings and beautiful floral beadwork. The beadwork is all glass trade seed and faceted beads in colors of corn yellow, black, red, medium green, greasy green, orange, chalk white and more. The set shows expected wear and staining from use. The back shows a fancy cut hide trim and the outside edge has a nice hide fringe. Provenance: From the Cyrus Eaton London, England collection. Measures 12 inches in length each.