SKU: 220726-277

Antique Great Lakes Beaded Garters Pair

$450.00

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Late 19th Century

11.75" L x 3" W + 2.5" Fringe on Both Ends

Hand Crafted from Hide Leather with Glass Seed Beads in White, Pink and Black Colors in a Geometric Design

In Very Good Condition with Minor Wear as Pictured

Antique Great Lakes beaded garters are beautiful examples of traditional Native American craftsmanship from the Indigenous peoples of the Great Lakes region (including tribes like the Ojibwe/Anishinaabe, Odawa, Potawatomi, and other Algonquian-speaking groups, often referred to as Woodland or Eastern Woodlands peoples).
These garters were typically worn by men (and sometimes women) just below the knee to secure leggings made of deerskin or cloth. They served both a practical purpose (holding up leggings during daily activities, hunting, or ceremonies) and a decorative one, showcasing intricate beadwork as a form of personal adornment and cultural expression.

Condition: Very Good

Tribe: Ojibwe

Year Range: 1875 - 1900

Region: Great Lakes

Dimensions: 11.75 in3 in2.5 in

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