Reproduction of a transmontane war shirt from the 1840s. The technique of quill wrapped horse hair is extremely rare and very hard to master. Lined with antique pony beads. Width: 175 cm (69″) Length: 120 cm (47″).
Original price was: $15,500.$6,500Current price is: $6,500.
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