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Tsimshian Shaman Apron Northwest Coast Native American Indian 1900 Antique NWC

$ 2640

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

    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.