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PAINTED BUFFALO ROBE.
PAINTED BUFFALO ROBE.
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About 60" across, faded blue, red and yellow paint decorated design. Unknown vintage. From Milton Von Damm collection. "Buffalo robes were the major trading currency between Indians and trading posts along the Missouri River. the Indian squaws would tan the hides and paint a few of them with scenes depicting their experiences and observations. This is a rare surviving painted robe that appears to feature wagon wheels and the westward migration of the white man. The stenciled name may mean that this robe had belongs to a soldier". CONDITION: fair to good, sound, supple, soiled, several holes repaired with thread. PROVENANCE: Museum of the Fur Trade; Lifelong Collection of author Milton von Damm. (02-22238/JS). $3,000-4,000.
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PAINTED BUFFALO ROBE.

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
Starting Price

$1,500

Starting Price $1,500
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