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SIKSAKA FIRST NATIONS SHIRT ( BLACKFEET )

$ 686.4

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Super condition for seniority, object that has lived.
  • Tribal Affiliation: BLACKFEET
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Origin: ALBERTA
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Culture: Native American: US

    Description

    SIKSAKA FIRST NATIONS SHIRT ( BLACKFEET ).
    This shirt dates from the early twentieth century and was made on the SIKSAKA reserve in ALBERTA.
    This shirt was made from a red wool fabric ( Canadian Army fabric or even a very fine wool blanket ).
    On each side a very pretty beaded band with very  with very fine white, red and blue pearls representing geometric patterns.
    On the neck of the pearls with a very beautiful feather as well as thongs (elk ? ) finished with pearls.
    We find these straps with pearls on the sleeves.
    Height of this shirt : 75 cm.