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Sioux Breast Plate

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,800.00 USD
Sioux Breast Plate
This is an early Sioux Native American otter hide breast plate with rare round mirrors. The piece is from circa 19th to 20th Century. Red trade cloth backing with brown fur accented with mirrors and edges have copper bead design with a single metal button. These were worn during the Sioux Grass Dances and wearers were called "Otters" The piece shows overall well preserved condition. Measures 31"x10". Condition is overall good for age however it is missing some mirrors and some mirrors are cracked.