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Item Specifics:
• Tribal Affiliation: Lakota / Oglala Lakota Sioux
• Region of Origin: Black Hills / Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota
• Type: Beaded Headdress Brooch / Pin / Regalia Adornment
• Era: Vintage
• Main Centerpiece: Beaded War Bonnet Chief Motif with Hanging Braids
• Materials: Glass Seed Beads, Sequin Accents, Genuine Leather / Buckskin Hide Backing, Metal Pin Back
• Dimensions: Approx. 1 inch medallion body, total length approx. 2 inches including braids
Acquired from a private Black Hills, South Dakota estate, this vintage Lakota pin is a stellar example of authentic reservation era beadwork.
This detailed piece features a dimensional war bonnet chief design crafted with white, black, and red seed beads accented by dark sequins, finished with two hanging beaded side braids.
The backing consists of thick authentic rough animal hide securely stitched with a traditional safety pin closure for functional wear.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The piece is completely intact, structurally sound, and displays beautiful, tight stitch tension.
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Shipped fully insured, carefully packed, and securely handled.
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