The breastplate came from my grandmother who lived in Brownsville TX. We have had it in a picture box for years. I don't know of authenticity, but believe it to be an original. My grandmother passed at 102 years old.
Dimensions
54" x 10"
Acquired From:
Inherited
Hi Dayna, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A Plains Native American women's breastplate probably late 19th Century with bone hairpipe beads, glass beads, leather 54 inches long by 10 inches wide CONDITION: Framed. Appears to be in generally good condition with some losses from age and use PROVENANCE: inherited $1,500-2,500* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto. ~ Delia
