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Plains Indian Beaded Vest White beaded background with blue , green, and red teepees, has the monogr

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Plains Indian Beaded Vest White beaded background with blue , green, and red teepees, has the monogr
Plains Indian Beaded Vest White beaded background with blue , green, and red teepees, has the monogram "Edward" on back. Possibly Northern Sioux or Arapaho, in the style of eastern plains of Colorado and Wyoming, circa early 20th century. The glassWhite beaded background with blue , green, and red teepees, has the monogram "Edward" on back. Possibly Northern Sioux or Arapaho, in the style of eastern plains of Colorado and Wyoming, circa early 20th century. The glass beads date to thearrival of the first European settlers with some of the earliest beads being manufactured in Venice, Italy. They were used in commercial exchanges as well as missionary work. The vest appears to be fair to good overall with some small losses to beadwork, it shows age.