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Ute Beaded War Shirt circa 1900-

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 2,000.00 USD
Ute Beaded War Shirt circa 1900-
This is a fine beaded war shirt from the Ute Native American Indians. The Warrior Shirt shows an early trade canvas construction with red trade fabric edging and excellent geometric beaded pattern with early trade pony glass beads in chalk white, sky padre blue, red, black, semi-transparent cobalt, and a rare speckled green. The war shirt appears to date to circa early to mid 20th century and is one of only a few Ute Indian examples known. The war shirt shows fine well preserved condition and large beaded areas. Measures overall 57"W x 26"H.