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Cowrie Shell Decorated Blanket Dress [170893]

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Cowrie Shell Decorated Blanket Dress [170893]

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A cowrie shell American Indian design blanket dress. It appears to have been fashioned from an army blanket. It is trimmed with buckskin piping and fringe. It is about 53" long and about 36" wide. No apparent tears or holes. Please see photos for more detail. South Dakota

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Cowrie Shell Decorated Blanket Dress [170893]

Name: Cowrie Shell Decorated Blanket Dress [170893]
SKU: 174413149
Price: 60 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $350

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