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Metis Style Quilled Man's Jacket

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Clothing - Regalia Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Metis Style Quilled Man's Jacket
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A stunning long coat in the classic Metis or Upper Missouri style. Made by Canadian craftsman Brent Boyd in muted purple, orange and natural quills on smoke tanned elk hide. Black and white beadwork adorns the pockets. This type of jacket was typical of buffalo hunters, trappers and traders. Arm length = 24 inches, coat length = 43 inches including fringe, shoulder to shoulder = 18.5 inches.

Provenance: The Bob and Lora Sandroni Collection