Native American Breastplate
The breastplate came from my grandmother who lived in Brownsville TX. We have had it in a picture box for years. I don't know of authenticity, but believe it to be an original. My grandmother passed at 102 years old.
54" x 10"
Inherited
Yes
Hi Dayna,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Plains Native American women's breastplate
probably late 19th Century
with bone hairpipe beads, glass beads, leather
54 inches long by 10 inches wide
CONDITION: Framed. Appears to be in generally good condition with some losses from age and use
PROVENANCE: inherited
$1,500-2,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
