Lot 268

Blackfoot Tipi Williow Backrest Seat c. 1880-1900

Estimate: $750 - $1,500

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The lot features an excellent original Blackfoot Native American Indian tipi backrest seat dating to late 19th Century. The top shows a nice set of drops with a stepped glass trade seed beaded pattern on trade wool with hand cut fringe. (Also referred to as Blackfeet and Tepee, Tipi, and Teepee). The piece is constructed of stripped willow which is banded together with a dark blue shroud trade clothe edge and red trade clothe sections. The top of the stand shows a red, blue and tan trade clothe section with an opening which allows the piece to be slid over the long hand carved stand. The circa 1880-1900 piece is from Northwestern Montana at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation near Glacier National Park and Browning, Montana. Provenance: One of the most prominent American Indian collections in Billings, Montana. The piece ahs a nice original patina from age and use. Measures 37”W.
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