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Mesquakie Beaded Sash circa 1890 in Display

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 650.00 USD
Mesquakie Beaded Sash circa 1890 in Display
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This is a wonderful authentic Mesquaki Native American Indian beaded sash dating to circa 1890. The piece shows excellent 19th century glass trade seed beaded design with a chalk white base and exceptional geometric design in greasy yellow, red, and more. The piece shows a very strong pattern with cross motifs and could have been worn by a honored warrior or chief. The sash has been displayed in a wood frame. This has been pictured in the 2009 publication/book “The Mark Francis Collection of American Indian Art” page 7 figure 4. Provenance: From the personal collection of renowned collector and foremost expert on war clubs and tomahawks, Mark Francis. The Francis collection piece has been authenticated, verified, and published. Frame is 11 1/8"x19 1/8". Beaded sash is 15.5"L x 3.5"W.