"Plains Indian Reservation Necklace - Trade Beads And Buffalo Teeth"
Rare and beautiful Native American necklace, made of blue and red trade beads and bison teeth (incisors) by the Indians of the Northern Plains, along a leather lace. Late 19th - Early 20th century.Height: 24 cm
From the end of the 19th century, the American Indians were herded into reserves. Travelers from the "old continent" bought or traded them ornaments, clothing and various objects. These Native Americans were reduced to selling their creations to survive, very often. From an old French collection.
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