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Item Specifics:
• Tribal Affiliation: Lakota / Oglala Lakota Sioux
• Region of Origin: Black Hills / Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota
• Type: Beaded Rosettes / Regalia Slides / Adornments
• Era: Vintage
• Main Centerpiece: Beaded Star Motif Rosettes with Looped Fringe
• Materials: Glass Seed Beads, Genuine Leather / Buckskin Hide Backing, Integrated Beaded Loops
• Medallion Dimensions: Approx. 1.5 inches diameter, total length with fringe approx. 2 inches
Acquired from a private Black Hills, South Dakota estate, this matched pair of vintage Lakota medallions is a stellar example of authentic reservation era beadwork.
Each compact 1.5 inch rosette features a masterfully tensioned white star motif centered on a vibrant red background, finished with traditional looped bead fringes.
The medallions are backed with thick authentic rough animal hide, confirming their traditional indigenous craftsmanship and durability.
Featuring integrated fully beaded attachment loops on the reverse, these versatile pieces were traditionally designed to function as necklace slides, hair braid adornments, or regalia fastenings.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. The pair is completely intact, structurally sound, and displays beautiful, tight stitch tension.
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Shipped fully insured, carefully packed, and securely handled.
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