necklace, northern plains or plateau, ca. 1860's to 1870's

[Californian]

Necklace with large trade beads, wolf teeth, roman-catholic medal depicting Saint George (Franciscan order), with quilled drop. Possibly Plateau Indian or Blackfeet, the drop is more typical to Lakota, second half to last quarter of 19th century. Provenance ex Harvey “Shine” Nielsen collection, Santa Fe New Mexico; Buffalo Tracks Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico

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