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Montana Crow Pictorial Beaded Vest Mid-20th C

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 600.00 USD
Montana Crow Pictorial Beaded Vest Mid-20th C
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This is a wonderful beaded Indian tanned hide vest from the Montana Crow Native American Indians. The mid 20th century piece features stunning pictorial bead work on both the front and back. The vest is constructed of Indian tanned hide with long cut fringe accenting the middle and is lined with early trade cloth. The pockets and breast are also accented with a stitched red fabric. The front shows two medallions both with glass trade seed beaded frog effigy's. The reverse shows a trophy Elk or Deer and two effigy's that either represent flowers or two suns all in glass trade seed beads. The overall condition of the piece is good . Measures: 11" W x 19" L