NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK FRAGMENT & TURTLE SHELL

Description

Geometric polychrome beadwork collar/fragment on a leather & cotton base and a turtle shell percussion instrument. 11 inches.

Condition

Losses to beadwork. Please see photos.

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NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK FRAGMENT & TURTLE SHELL

Lot 0029

Estimate $100-$300Aug 2, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTION

Aug 2, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

Amesbury, MA, United States

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