Description: Beautiful headed Cree Gauntlets on brain tanned leather. These gauntlets are in great condition for age related. ( see pics) . They did have fur on the borders but time has made its mark. They do not have holes or rip. They are early 1900’s so they feel a bit stiff due to age. Cree gauntlets of brain and smoke tanned hide with old trade cloth linings. Silk floral colorful headed design. Long fringe sides. The United States Cavalry riders wore gauntlet gloves as part of their uniform, introducing the clothing style to plains tribes who turned the gloves into spectacular works of art with painstaking beadwork. As skilled horsemen, Sioux and other plains tribes took great pride in their horses and often wore symbols that celebrated their warrior and rider status, such as these gauntlets. Western cowboys and rodeo performers adopted the beaded gauntlets made by Native People into their fancy wear. These gauntlets would be a beautiful edition to anyone’s collection. Dimensions 15” L 9” W at opening 6” at 2nd border cloth Large size Please review all pictures and ask questions. Comments are welcome. These pieces are part of a large collection on by D. Spellerberg. National Heritage Collector Society
Price: 250 USD
Location: Westlake Village, California
End Time: 2024-12-08T03:55:09.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Culture: Native American: US
Tribal Affiliation: Cree
Handmade: Yes
