Beaded items at upcoming estate sale

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Lucille.b, Jan 11, 2019.

  1. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Both of these were listed in photos at an upcoming estate sale.

    Any idea what they are/where from? Would either possibly be NA?

    These are photos just from the online advertisement, all I got. There isn't much scale, but the first set what shown in the background with a hat, so I think they are about 5-6" long.

    Just curious what these were. Thanks.

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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Really nice, Lucille.
    They could be.
     
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  3. bobsyouruncle

    bobsyouruncle Well-Known Member

    love the last one even with the damage .:)
    could the first two be some type of epaulette
     
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  4. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The designs look it, especially the belt. Whether they are or not...dunno. For all I'd know they're Deadhead parking lot merch. Folks who followed the Grateful Dead used to make silver, beaded, fabric etc wearables and sell them in the parking lot to other deadheads. A lot used NA designs and some did them well.
     
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  5. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    they could be...but.....stuff like this ya gotta have in hand.
    the belt reminds me of one i sold....the way it's made....but not the designs...

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    I say...reminds me.........but not the same...
     
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  6. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Yes, I believe both are Native American. The first pair of items look to be loom-woven. The style is typical of Great Lakes area, and they might be garters, armbands or cuffs. The belt looks like Crow work. They often used that pink/mauve color of beads. I would guess 1st half of the 20th century for all.
     
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  7. Lucille.b

    Lucille.b Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone.

    Sale is next Wed. If they are inexpensive enough I might consider them. Probably no huge value as the belt appears to have some damage, but I'm always drawn to interesting beadwork. It is a professionally sale, so chances are they'll be overpriced if anything, but we'll see.
     
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