When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Offered byAntique American Indian Art, LLC---AAIA ---Plains Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate
ca. 1890
12.5" H x 8.5" W Riker Mount 16.25" H x 12.25" W
Hand Crafted of a Striking Early Bone Hair Pipe Breast Plate and
Nicely Loomed with Leather and Decorative Beads
and Twisted Cordage and Fringe with Appeal, Patina and Condition
In Very Good Condition
Plains Indian bone hairpipe breastplates are traditional, ornamental chest pieces made from long, tubular hairpipe beads, leather thongs, and fringe, popular from the 1880s onward. Originating as, and replacing earlier, fragile conch shell versions, these breastplates symbolize prosperity, honor, and social status, often worn during ceremonies, dances, and, historically, as, or to signify, warrior prestige.
25-0892Welcome to Matt Wood's Antique American Indian Art, LLC (AAIA) items
As the nation’s leading gallery of Antique North American Indian Art and Artifacts, we invite you to consider the beautiful art and artifacts that we list on with full confidence in the authenticity and legality of the item, in the accuracy of the listing, and in the professionalism that we demonstrate in processing each transaction.
Celebrating over 45 years in business, Matt Wood and Len Wood are founding members of ATADA (Antique Tribal Arts and Dealers Association), and we provide you, the collector, a unique opportunity to buy directly from our gallery inventory via . We offer Certificates of Authenticity, a 7-day home inspection period allowing returns for full refunds (less shipping/insurance costs), and a lifetime trade-back policy (call for details). We are confident that you will be pleased with the value, service and peace-of-mind that our gallery can offer you. Thank you for looking!
SHIPMENT
We package all items for shipment in the utmost professional manner, and all shipments are fully insured. Please read our Store Policies for all of our shipping information.
PLEASE FOLLOW US on - If you hit the FOLLOW THIS SELLER link on the top right of this listing under the Seller Information button, you will be able to get the early notices of our new additions and sales. We will be adding lots of quality Antique American Indian Art over the next few months.
