NATIVE AMERICAN 19THC HAIRPIPE NECKLACE, OGLALA? , HAIRPIPES are 3.5" LONG

Description

NATIVE AMERICAN 19THC HAIRPIPE NECKLACE, OGLALA? , HAIRPIPES  are 3.5" LONG
Description -
This is a fine late 19th century Native American hairpipe and white heart red bead necklace. It is strung on hide and measures  approx. 43" long.  The animal bone hairpipes are each an impressive 3.5" long or more. The reddish beads are glass. The necklace is possibly Oglala. We are attaching a photograph c 1880 from the Smithsonian Collection showing an Oglala woman, wearing a nearly identical necklace.
Note - We recently acquired a fine small collection of Native American objects. This necklace is from that collection and we will also be listing a fine Crow beadwork bridle piece & beaded moccasins for sale on ebay from the same collection.
Size -
The hairpipes are each at least 3.5" long. The full necklace length is approx. 43" long.
Age -
This fine necklace dates to the 4th quarter of the 19th century.
Condition -
In excellent condition with no chips, cracks or other damage and no repairs. Please see all photos as they are an integral part of the description.
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