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Cree Native American Indian Quilled War Shirt

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
Cree Native American Indian Quilled War Shirt
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Plains Cree, most likely Montana. Quillwork is fine and tight. Shirt has a purple tint, and was covered in ochre paint at some point. Collar is done similar to those seen in Cavalry Uniforms. May have been used by an Indian Scout. Back of neck nape has the typical War Shirt bib. 19" armpit to armpit, 30" long. Second Half of the 19th Century. Provenance: Ex University of San Diego Museum.