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Tsimshian Shaman Apron Northwest Coast Native American Indian 1900 Antique NWC

$ 2640

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Origin: Native American
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Condition: Fantastic original condition! Ethnographic wear from use.
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
  • Tribal Affiliation: Tsimshian
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Artisan: Tsimshian
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    Antique Tsimshianic Shaman's Ceremonial Apron Circa 1900
    Beautiful old Tsimshian Shaman's apron made of trade cloth and native tanned deer hide, adorned with many old thimbles and Chinese temple coins.
    Fantastic original condition! Minor stitch loss. Ethnographic wear from actual use.
    CA 1900.
    Similar example can be found at the AMNH online exhibition.
    https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/northwest-coast/tsimshian/tsimshianic-collection/ceremonial-clothing
    Measures: 47 x 24 inches.