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C. 1890's Southern Plains German Silver Slide

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:175.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
C. 1890's Southern Plains German Silver Slide
This is an outstanding circa 1890's Southern Plains Indian German Silver Peyote Religion Church / Chapel scarf slide. The piece is one of the earlier examples offered for sale showing a stamped German silver / nickel silver with carved ends, rocker engraving and stamping. The piece comes from the Sundog Bruce VanLandingham collection where it was found to be authentic. 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. Measures 2"L by 1"W. Good condition.