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Northern Plains Dentalium Shell Earrings
Estimate: $800-$1,200
Sold
$700
Live Auction
Native American Art
Location
Cincinnati
Description
Northern Plains Dentalium Shell Earrings
fourth quarter 19th century
four rows of dentalium strung with sinew and separated by leather spacers; brass tacks; copper wire hanging loops; large abalone shell drops
longest 12-3/4 inches x width 2 inches
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Scattered broken dentalia shells; the larger abalone is broken and glued together; the other is a portion of a larger piece.