NA Deer Hide War Shirt?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by vitry-le-francois, Feb 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM.

  1. vitry-le-francois

    vitry-le-francois Well-Known Member

    Winter is still here in Michigan but the snow is starting to melt. That means my favorite hunting grounds for good loot, "Dixieland Flea Market" is showing signs of life with parking lot venders braving the still chilly temperatures.

    The 1st weekend didn't disappoint! I was told by the experts at Google Lens, esq, that this is an Apache War Shirt. Of course, I say that with the slightest amount of humor...

    Anyway, it certainly looks handmade from a slab of deer hide. The buttons look like bone (perhaps from the same demised deer?)

    So, whatcha all think?

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    vitry-le-francois, Feb 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
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  2. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Apache, no less...W.O.W.
     
    wlwhittier, Feb 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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  3. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    I see no age
     
    terry5732, Feb 16, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I had a vest like that.......... mountain man kinda.... 80's ..
     
    komokwa, Feb 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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  5. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    I see a band-sawn button.
     
    wlwhittier, Feb 16, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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