North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Old West & Firearms New Years Sale

Sat, Jan 12, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 330

Plains Indian Polychrome Buffalo Hide Jacket

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Offered for your consideration is this Plains Indian polychrome painted buffalo hide jacket. The jacket shows handmade construction from tanned buffalo hide with fur on the inside for comfort and warmth. The jacket has a fur collar, a coin silver button, and is adorned with hand-painted polychrome traditional geometric shapes. The coat measures 15.75" shoulder to shoulder; 14.75" shoulder to bottom hem; it has 18" sleeves. The jacket is in good overall condition, though the hide is dried and not supple, and one of the buttons is missing.

Condition

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