2040

Native American War Shirt & Leggings

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Native Americana Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD
Native American War Shirt & Leggings
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Native American War Shirt and Leggings. This outfit was presented to Dr. F.U. Sebring inducting him as White Chief into the S. Dakota Sioux Tribe, Martin, SD. July 1949. The suit was made by the Tribal Chief's Grandmother. It took 5 years to complete. Brain tanned deer hide, buffalo tendon fibers instead of thread and beads acquired by early Fur Traders. The hide actually dates over 100 years although it was presented to the Dr. in 1949. Detailed letters from Dr. Sebring and the Stampede Schedule of Events.