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Vintage Native American Plains Style Beaded USA Flag Bird Bicentennial Medallion:
$145.99
Vintage handcrafted Native American Plains style beaded leather necklace pendant sourced from a premier Black Hills estate.
A substantial, highly wearable statement piece measuring a full 20 inches in total length, featuring a 5-inch long by 1.25-inch wide beaded leather drop.
Skillfully crafted with colorful glass seed beads tightly lane-stitched against a stiff leather backing, suspended by a supple tanned leather neck strap.
Showcases highly collectible patriotic iconography, featuring a majestic Eagle or Thunderbird soaring above crossed USA flags and a patriotic star shield.
The powerful combination of the soaring eagle and the crossed USA flag motifs strongly suggests this piece was crafted as commemorative regalia for the 1976 American Bicentennial.
The bottom of the pendant is accented with a vibrant array of dyed red, white, and blue feathers, complementing the Americana theme and adding striking movement.
Patriotic beadwork has a rich history in Plains region culture, traditionally crafted to honor military veterans, celebrate heritage, and mark national milestones.
A fantastic, large scale authentic piece for collectors of Western Americana, patriotic folk art, and vintage regional beadwork.
Product Details & Specifications:
• Item Type: Handcrafted Beaded Leather Necklace / Pendant Medallion
• Style / Tradition: Northern Plains Style (Patriotic Americana)
• Motifs: Eagle / Thunderbird, Crossed USA Flags, Star Shield
• Materials: Leather backing, hide neck strap, glass seed beads, dyed feathers, commercial thread
• Colorway: Cobalt blue background with red, white, yellow, and black accents
• Dimensions: 20 inches total length (including feathers); Beaded drop measures 5 in long x 1.25 in wide
• Age / Era: Vintage Mid-to-Late 20th Century (Strongly suggests 1976 Bicentennial Era)
• Origin: Black Hills area
• Condition: Very good vintage condition with intact beadwork, vibrant feathers, and secure leather straps; minor edge thread fraying consistent with age.
Package Contents:
• 1x Vintage Beaded Patriotic Eagle & USA Flag Leather Necklace
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