Original Native American Plains Region, Antique cloth, Circa 1890 Dance Shirt

  

All items we believe to be 100% original in as found condition from local estates and collections. All of our items are vintage/antique, gently used and will have age appropriate wear unless otherwise stated as new. We describe all items to the best of our ability. Up for your consideration we have a antique original Native.

Irectly out of a 60 year high end collection of Native American items. I was told by the estate that this is a Central Plains circa 1890's dance shirt. This is a great example of Early Plains Indian Clothing, Art, and Integrity. It measures 60" across from end to end (sleeve cuff to sleeve cuff) and 38" from top to bottom of the fringe, 30 from neck to top of fringe.

It is constructed of cloth and is sewn with thread. There seems to be no damage, other than it looks like the wearer did sweat a lot while dancing! It has amazing character and a design to die for.... On the front there is a geometric design. The back has turtle figures painted on it.

The shirt still has nice coloring to draw attention. Normal light fading with amazing patina that tells the real story of life on the Plains. It is also beautifully decorated with an array of drops that include hair, feathers, hide tassels, etc.

It is also covered in different length fringe and trade cloth all over. Similar shirts from the same era have been classified as a "War Shirt" and the majority were used by young men in the tribe and the size and damage directly corresponds with this evidence.

Most were worn by the warrior during ceremonies and etc. Collector will love this addition.

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