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Nez Perce Beaded Crupper

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Bead Work Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:8,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
Nez Perce Beaded Crupper
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Wonderful early horse crupper with morning star design on buffalo hide, with red wool stroud cloth side panels that feature beadwork in white and two shades of blue, with cloth trim. Overall length including the fringe, 43". Circa 1870s. Custom wall mount included.
Literature: Native American Horse Gear, E. Helene Sage Schiffer, 2012, page 84. Copy of book included.