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C. 1950- Crow Polychrome Painted Leggings

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
C. 1950- Crow Polychrome Painted Leggings
The lot features a set of polychrome painted wool leggings from the Crow Indians of Montana dating to circa 1950’s from the DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. The set consist of deep blue cobalt wool trade blanket material with red stroud trade clothe piped edge and tanned hide fringe ties showing a trade thread sewn on canvas blanket or legging strips showing an iconic traditional geometric polychrome painted pattern, most commonly found on Crow painted parfleche envelopes. The hand painted geometric strips show colors of red, green, black, tan / white and yellow. The sets are in good condition overall with some wear from age. Provenance: From the estate collection of Lloyd Kent and Phyllis DeVore passed owners of the historic DeVore’s Saddlery Helena, Montana. Helena Saddlery of Helena, MONT. Was founded in 1890 and was the predecessor to DeVore Saddlery. Upon Lloyd Kent DeVore’s (also referred to as L. Kent) college graduation he purchased his father Lloyd’s business, the Helena Saddlery and Tent on Lawrence Street, and renamed it DeVore’s Saddlery in circa 1950. Kent learned his craft from some local greats such as Jack Miller and George Hargrave who also worked for DeVore’s. Both L. Kent and his bride Phyllis have since passed away and these pieces are being offered by the family estate. Each legging measures 14”W by approximately 35”L without the top straps and wool strap tie.