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Blackfoot Grizzly Claw Necklace circa 1860-1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,250.00 USD
Blackfoot Grizzly Claw Necklace circa 1860-1890
Native American Beadwork, Native American Jewelry, Silver, Gold, Advertising Signs, Montana Antiques, Navajo Indian Rugs, Taxidermy Mounts, Chandelier and Lighting, Antique Furniture, Firearms.
The lot features a set of hand crafted Grizzly Bear imitation claws made from carved horn from the Blackfoot Native American Indians. The piece has an excellent look with curved claw like beads, early Hudson Bay red white heart trade beads and wrapped white ferret hide. The piece would have been owned and worn by a warrior and has an iconic style. Measures overall 27" L with additional 20"L of string. Claws are 5" to 6" long across the curve.