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20th Century Plains Indian German Silver Cross

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 650.00 USD
20th Century Plains Indian German Silver Cross
The lot features an original German silver cross from the Plains Native American Indians dating to the 20th Century. The piece exhibits a solid silver (German silver, otherwise referred to as nickel silver) construction with roll engraving, stamping, a repousse engraved spot at the center and three dangling adornments. The back shows a loop notch and no visible signature, possibly from the Pawnee Caesar family (Julius Caesar and Bruce Caesar) but not marked as such. Provenance: From the renowned Sundog Fine Art Bozeman, Montana collection by Bruce VanLandingham. Bruce VanLandingham was a pillar in the American Indian collecting community and a respected expert. Along with being an avid collector, Bruce was also the sole owner of Sundog Fine Art Gallery in Bozeman, which was both part museum and gallery, this piece is directly from the collection. Good condition with no major damages. Measures 7 1/8” by 4 1/8”.