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Northern Cheyenne Cowry Shell Child's Dress 1890-

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Northern Cheyenne Cowry Shell Child's Dress 1890-
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This is an excellent early Northern Cheyenne Native American Indian Cowry shell tab baby or child's dress from circa 1890-1920. The piece shows 19th century cowry shells with the early knubs. The piece shows vibrant early red and blue trade clothe from the 19th century with a seed beaded neckline. The classic stitch work on the inside which holds the cowries in. The beautiful early piece was collected from Lame Deer, Montana. Procenance: This is from the same Billings, Montana Native American Indian collection as the Blackfoot War Shirt recently sold at Skinners Auction for over $600,000. The piece shows very good condition for its age. The piece is displayed on a custom made iron stand with early round cast iron heart base. Rare piece. Measures 18"W x 11"H. On the stand the piece is 11.25"H with a 7 5/8" diameter base. Previously valued at over $4,500.