172

Northern Plains Wolf Scout Hat c. 1800-1880

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Northern Plains Wolf Scout Hat c. 1800-1880
Native American Beadwork, Native American Jewelry, Silver, Gold, Advertising Signs, Montana Antiques, Navajo Indian Rugs, Taxidermy Mounts, Chandelier and Lighting, Antique Furniture, Firearms.
This is a Northern Plains Native American Indian war party scout wolf hat from circa 1800-1880. The hat is made from Buffalo leather with red and green ochre mineral dye and trade clothe. The cap or hat has a wolf like face and two wolf ears across the top and has Buffalo leather tassel hanging strips. The piece comes from a private museum collection in Missouri. 21.5-22" inside circumference (would be equivalent to a hat size 6 7/8 to 7) and 22.5"L from top ear to bottom tassel.