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Sioux Turtle Bone Necklace

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Sioux Turtle Bone Necklace
late 19th century
approximately 157 turtle bones separated by faceted black beads are strung onto cotton thread; red pigment on bones, overall length 34 inches

A similar necklace is curated within the collections of the Gilcrease Museum (Accession No: 84.146).
This lot is located in Chicago.

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Sioux Turtle Bone Necklace

Lot 0018

Estimate $600-$800Apr 10, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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Native American Art

Apr 10, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

Chicago, IL, United States

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