Brought to you by our professional Montana Curating team is this Premier June 27th Online Collector Sale. The sale will be held online with LIVE simulcast online bidding on June 27th at 9am Mountain Time. The sale is scheduled to start one hour earlier at 9am and will have nearly 750 items. This will be the most items we have offered in a one-day sale. Shipping will be available for all items at the buyer's expense.
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Auction Saturday June 27th at 9am Mountain Time
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LOT 6:
Crow Dentalium Shell Beaded Breechclout c. 1900-
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Sold for: $400
Start price:
$
150
Estimated price :
$400 - $800
Buyer's Premium: 23%
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sales tax: 8.875%
On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
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Crow Dentalium Shell Beaded Breechclout c. 1900-
The lot features an excellent breechclout or loincloth from the Crow Native American Indians and dating to the early 1900’s from Max Big Man. Max Big Man was a prominent member of the Crow Absorkee Apsaalooka during the 1800’s to early 1900’s. The piece shows a pink calico trade clothe with white trade clothe backing showing a fantastic fully glass trade and faceted beaded floral design with fancy disc edge and bottom row of Dentalium shells. The beadwork appears to be in very good condition with little to no bead loss a using all early beads of greasy amber, iridescent, blue, red faceted and more. Dentalium shells are the number one wampum and considered the finest adornment for any woman’s dress or clothing. This piece shows good condition and measures 20”L by 15.5”L. Condition: For a complete representation of condition please review pictures. Some items may have additional images, if so please visit our website directly. It is the buyer's responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.
