March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2025 Session II

Sat, Mar 22, 2025 01:00PM EDT
Lot 591

Blackfoot Beaded Teen's Shirt

Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Blackfoot Beaded Teen's Shirt 26" long x 53" cuff to cuff. Beaded strips with geometric patterns, decorated with a blue and red trade wool collar and scalloped cuffs, all sewn with thread on Native tanned hide. Late 1800s. $7,000-10,000 Provenance: The Cameron Collection, CO, AZ, NM, MT, WY.

Condition

Beadwork is excellent. Hide is soft and supple, showing some minor discoloration from age. Some spots of yellow ochre accent still visible throughout shirt.
Please see item description for Provenance information and item lots for photos of provenance if applicable.