Authentic Arrowheads/Native American Antiques

Dance Apron (Beaded Eagle/American Flags), post-1900

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Start price: $25

Estimated price: $25 - $5,000

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Description

Red beaded dance apron featuring a large central beaded eagle gripping two small beaded American flags. Cotton ground with dense multicolored glass bead embroidery, cowrie shell trim along the sides and a blue bead-and-shell fringe along the bottom edge. Painted geometric attachment band with cross-and-triangle motifs and a leather-reinforced end with metal hooks; measures 18in x 18in and shows light edge wear and some loose threads.Keywords: dance apron, beadwork, beaded eagle, American flag motif, red cotton, glass beads, cowrie shells, blue bead fringe, painted fabric band, leather reinforced, post-1900