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Sioux Beaded Belt from Otto Ernst circa 1900-1930

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
Sioux Beaded Belt from Otto Ernst circa 1900-1930
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This is a beaded leather belt from the Sioux Native American Indians. The piece shows a early 1800’s glass trade seed beaded geometric design on a leather belt with a silver buckle. The belt also has original solid brass trade tacks and is sinew sewn. This was purchased from the King Saddlery Museum in Sheridan, Wyoming where the Ernst Family had the collection displayed.. The pieces were original collected and sold by Otto F. Ernst in the 19th century. Otto Ernst was a renowned Saddle Maker and would purchase Native American items to sell in his Saddle shop and Catalog. Otto Ernst Saddlery Sheridan, Wyoming. The belt is from circa 1900-1930 and shows very good condition with only minor slight bead loss. Belt is 48” long and 1.75” wide with a 1.75”x2 1/8” buckle. Sinew and trade cotton sewn. RARE. Has original Museum Tags.