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Haida Beaded & Polychrome Painted Dress

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Haida Beaded & Polychrome Painted Dress
The lot features an unusual and scarce vintage Haida Northwest Coast Native American Indian beaded and polychrome painted dress. The dress shows an Indian tanned hide construction which has been artfully accented by the polychrome painted red and black traditional totem painting along the back and front with long hand cut fringe. Th dress also shows a hide breast plate showing a round glass beaded medallion showing a bird effigy and round spot center accented by the feather outer border. The dress has various trade bead style adornment. The dress is in very good condition and measures 48”L.