19th C. Native American Plains Fiber & Quill Pectoral
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Native American, Midwestern to Western United States, Plains Tribes, ca. early 19th century CE. A wonderful and tightly coiled pectoral pendant made of fiber and porcupine quills. The coilwork spirals inward and forms a slightly domed form. The fibers are then covered with porcupine quills that are bent and then wrapped over the fibers. The quills are not applied in several areas, and instead a blue thread was used to create geometric tribal symbols. These pectorals were used to adorn hair, quivers, or as chest pendants. Forming this piece demanded immense skill! Size of pectoral: 2.675" W x .675" H (6.8 cm x 1.7 cm) case: 6" L x 1.375" W x 8" H (15.2 cm x 3.5 cm x 20.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired September 9, 2019; ex-Fagan Arms, Clinton Township, Michigan, USA
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#163945
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired September 9, 2019; ex-Fagan Arms, Clinton Township, Michigan, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163945
Condition
Fraying to underside and interior lip of threads. Wear and chipping to front side of quills. Tightly woven and holds the domed shape well. Displayed in modern case.
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19th C. Native American Plains Fiber & Quill Pectoral
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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