A few examples of appraisal values for
BUFFALO HEADDRESS

• *A Sioux Buffalo Hide Headdress
  *A Sioux Buffalo Hide Headdress having attached buffalo horns and ermine drops together with two Native American beaded and feathered headdresses. Height overall 33 inches.
• RARE BLACKFEET QUILLED & BEADED
  RARE BLACKFEET QUILLED & BEADED BUFFALO HEADDRESSThis is an incredible, large buffalo horn headdress with polychrome painted buffalo trailer along with beadwork and quillwork from the Blackfeet Indians of Montana. This is truly a large, heavy head dress / headdress that features a long polychrome painted and decorated buffalo / bison hide trailer that hangs off the back of the headdress. The headdress is comprised of an Indian tanned buffalo hide cap that hangs down the back around 18-inches along with two full, polished buffalo horns affixed to the cap with thick buffalo hide lacing. There is a beautiful beadwork blue brow band showing a wonderful hour-glass or snake pattern done with early glass trade seed beads in cobalt and sky padre light blue. There are several drops of old trade clothe, beads, trade ribbons and two drops of what appears to be human hair, but could be horse tail hair tied onto the side temple areas along with older brass sewing thimbles. The inside of the cap bonnet is lined with old trade clothe. The buffalo hide trailer is attached to the cap with thick hide lacing and measures 58 inches in length by about 12 inches in width. It is artfully decorated with painted designs and symbols, strips of hide lacing and twenty-four large tarnished metal trade sleigh bells / large hawk bells. The painted symbols are in a wonderful Blackfeet / Blackfoot fashion, said to represent the owner’s war exploits and life experiences. There is a pictorial scene with a Blackfoot warrior holding a tomahawk and what appears to be a gunstock war club and a horse. The horse scene has a unique object painted in front of the horse that is noted by such scholars such as John Ewers wrote about it being some kind of “thing” or mystery object. Some theorize that it could be a medicine bundle, but mainly nicknamed the “thing”. It appears in other documented Blackfeet rock art pictographs and paintings with horses, similar to how it appears here in the scene with the horse. There are other painted symbols and designs which are documented as Blackfoot in colors of yellow, green, red and blue. The artwork is extensive and masterfully done. Above the beaded brown band shows large solid brass concho button spots in a long row on trade clothe muslin. The tip of each polished buffalo horn shows four Indian tanned hide fringes wrapped in porcupine quill, quillwork with natural ocher / ochre mineral pigment dyes having small rolled tin jingle dangle cones and brass covered metal hawk trade bells. The headdress was noted by the Ted Levy collection as being from the Indian Wars era of the 19th Century, circa 1880, please examine the pictures and preview the piece in order to deduce your own representation of age and origin. The headdress or war bonnet shows a combination of early 19th Century materials and manufacture with some later repairs or additions, but overall a historic, large and impressive war bonnet headdress. Some stiffening to the back hide, the top is soft, little to no hair loss to the hide, only slight bead and quill loss, some fading to the paint, but overall the piece displays beautifully. Taylor and Levy noted the piece was likely used later on, on the Indian Reservations for ceremonial purposes. Measures overall 68”L from the tip of the horn to the bottom of the trailer and about 18 inches wide. Total weight of 4 lbs. 10 oz.
• PLAINS INDIAN BUFFALO HAIR AND HORN
  PLAINS INDIAN BUFFALO HAIR AND HORN HEADDRESSPlains Indian buffalo hair and horn headdress with beaded strip and ermine drops, 16" w., 18" l. Condition: Minor bead loss, wear commensurate with age.
• NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BEADED
  NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN BEADED HEAD DRESS. The white field beaded head band with suede leather backing and red cloth hanging ribbons fitted with feathers. Cased.
• ''The Buffalo'' head lamp by
  ''The Buffalo'' head lamp by Schoverling Day & Gales NY.
• A SOUTHWEST-STYLE BUFFALO INDIAN
  A SOUTHWEST-STYLE BUFFALO INDIAN HEAD NICKEL SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACEA Southwest-style Buffalo Indian Head nickel squash blossom necklace, Early/ mid 20th century A silver squash blossom necklace with two strands of silver beads, fourteen Indian Head nickel blossoms and a central cast silver naja 26" L x 2.5" H 150.6 grams
• Buffalo Skull with Turquoise
  Buffalo Skull with Turquoise American a large buffalo skull with turquoise plus four horns; ht. 25 in.
• CAPE BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNSCAPE
  CAPE BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNSCAPE BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNS, mounted to a shield-shaped wood wall plaque, 28"W.
• NATIVE AMERICAN HANDCRAFTED BUFFALO
  NATIVE AMERICAN HANDCRAFTED BUFFALO JAW TOMAHAWKHandmade; decorated in fur, colored beads, horse hair and leather. The head of the piece is crafted from a bison jaw bone. Crafted by Native American artisans; Creek tribe. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 19.25"L x 7.5"W Country of Origin: United States
• NATIVE AMERICAN HEADDRESS circa
  NATIVE AMERICAN HEADDRESS circa 1900. with beadwork and horns.
• BUFFALO HORN COURT NECKLACE
  BUFFALO HORN COURT NECKLACE ????????comprising one hundred and eight horn-carved beads, every twenty-seven spaced with larger yellow-coloured beads, the main tassel with a translucent purple plaque and waterdrop shaped agate, turquoise beads further on auxiliary tassels and suspending jadeite pendant drops(1)1.1cm diameter each bead
• MAMA CULTURE, WOOD BUFFALO MASK
  MAMA CULTURE, WOOD BUFFALO MASK Nigeria, the curved horns above flared mouth with crosspiece nose bar, two holes in base for attachment, on custom metal and wood stand, 12.5"l x 9"w (excluding stand)
• NATIVE AMERICAN CARVED & PAINTED
  NATIVE AMERICAN CARVED & PAINTED FALSE FACE MASK Buffalo face, Carved and painted with horns. Casterline Collection #24 on reverse side.
• BUFFALO HORN COURT NECKLACE ????the
  BUFFALO HORN COURT NECKLACE ????the court necklace comprising one hundred and eight buffalo horn beads spaced with transparent blue glass beads, auxiliary tassels adorned with turquoise beads(1)1.4cm diameter each horn bead
• MAMA CULTURE, (2) WOOD BUFFALO
  MAMA CULTURE, (2) WOOD BUFFALO MASKS Nigeria, the stylized horns above flared mouth, two holes in base for attachment, 12.5"l x 8.25"w and 11.25"l x 8.75"w
• CARVED BUFFALO HORN MASK
  CARVED BUFFALO HORN MASK SCULPTURE 18 ¾" x 4 ?" Carved horn with indigenous style mask.
• 2PC CEREMONIAL NATIVE AMERICAN
  2PC CEREMONIAL NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW HEADDRESS United States,20th CenturyIncludes a large feather war bonnet and feathered bustle with red and black beading.
• NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTED HIDE
  NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTED HIDE SHIELD, BUFFALOVintage painted hide SHIELD, decorated with a buffalo and other designs. Beaded fringe and attached feather. Excellent condition, with significant fading of the art on the obverse. Measures about 14" diameter. Provenance: Consignor obtained the piece from a sale of the personal artifacts collection of Jerome Peltier, a founder of the Museum of Native American Cultures and author of more than a dozen books on Western history. Drum measures 14" across.
• AMERICAN BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNS
  AMERICAN BUFFALO SKULL WITH HORNS American buffalo skull with horns. 20" H x 26" W x 7.5" D.
• Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide
  Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide Dress Yoke third quarter 20th century sinew-sewn on softly tanned buffalo hide; beaded with a nesting rectangular design in colors of cobalt, translucent burgundy, white, greasy yellow, pink, and translucent forest green against a sky-blue ground length 10 inches
• BAMANA CHI WARA HEAD DRESS: 42
  BAMANA CHI WARA HEAD DRESS: 42 1/2'' h. x 12 3/4'' x 6''.CONDITION: Note repair to one spike on back.
• Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Dress
  Sioux Beaded Buffalo Hide Dress Yoke third quarter 19th century sinew-sewn softly tanned hide and decorated with glass beads in colors of light blue, red white-heart, and greasy yellow; short fringe hangs from sleeves overall length 58-1/2 inches
• "CHIEF" NAVAJO SQUASH BLOSSOM
  "CHIEF" NAVAJO SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE WITH BUFFALO NICKELS AND TRADE BEADS 32"L, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 OZT "Chief" Navajo squash blossom necklace with buffalo nickels and trade beads 32"l, total weight 30 ozt
• A Large Chinese Porcelain Model
  A Large Chinese Porcelain Model of a Buffalo having black matte finish glaze throughout depicted in a recumbent pose with his head turned to the side having well-carved decoration throughout depicting the animal hair. Height 10 inches.
• NORTHERN PLAINS SPLIT HORN
  NORTHERN PLAINS SPLIT HORN BONNET,probably Sioux. Beaded forehead strap, ermine fur decorative layered fringe. Approx. 32" long, 9 1/2" wide.
• NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED AND
  NATIVE AMERICAN BEADED AND PAINT-DECORATED BUFFALONATIVE AMERICAN BEADED AND PAINT-DECORATED BUFFALO HIDE ROBE OR BLANKET, 67 x 75 inches.
• AFRICAN TRIBAL HEADDRESS 20th c.,
  AFRICAN TRIBAL HEADDRESS 20th c., natural braided hair, cowrie shells, beads, and woven fibers, 15"h x 12"w
• NATIVE AMERICAN HEADRESS AND BOW
  NATIVE AMERICAN HEADRESS AND BOW Decorative lot including a Native American headress and leather mounted bow and arrows, each adorned with trade beads and feathers
• BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST SHOW
  BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST SHOW PORTRAITStamped on the back "Goplo 55. Avenue Des Ternes, 55 Paris". 3/4 seated portrait of a young Native American Indian man seated in a chair, wearing a feather headdress with beaded band, long hair showing underneath, a bone bead breastplate over a shirt with fringe and holding a bow and arrows. The Show Indians hired by William Cody participated in wildly popular performances at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889. Lively performances showcasing equestrian skills with bow and arrows, attackson settlers, stagecoaches, pony express riders, and wagon trains, reenactments of the Battle of Little Bighorn, the Death of George Armstrong Custer, and the Wounded Knee Massacre led to this show averaging around 30,000 spectators per day while the Eiffel Tower averaged 12,000 visitors per day. Many of these performers went back to the United States to become silent film stars. Approx 4-1/4" L x 6-1/2" H. Overall wear consistent with age. See images for more details on condition. This itemcan be shipped in house.
• KURUMBA PEOPLES, CARVED ANTELOPE
  KURUMBA PEOPLES, CARVED ANTELOPE HEADDRESS 20th c., Burkina Faso, carved wood, pigment, and braided fibers, on custom metal stand, approx. 42.5"h x 6"w x 21"d (headdress), 52"h (total)
• BAMBARA WOOD AND GRASS ANTELOPE
  BAMBARA WOOD AND GRASS ANTELOPE HEADDRESS, MALIBAMBARA WOOD AND GRASS ANTELOPE HEADDRESS, MALI, Bougouni District, Mali, West Africa, 20th Century, of pierced design with attached grass headdress, tassels, h: 24 x w: 12.5 in.; on raised metal stand h: to 36 in.
• Mandan Beaded Fur Headdress
  Mandan Beaded Fur Headdress
• A buffalo horn with heavily
  A buffalo horn with heavily embossed white metal tests silver mounts possibly Nepalese for ceremonial use. 30 cm long.
• PLAINS INDIAN PORCUPINE HAIR
  PLAINS INDIAN PORCUPINE HAIR ROACH HEADDRESS United States20th CenturyHeaddress made of porcupine guard hair with red staining on woven base.
• FOLK ART CANE- BUFFALO NYCarved
  FOLK ART CANE- BUFFALO NYCarved folk art cane- fully carved and stained tapering shaft, remnants of writing read 'Hotel... Williams ST./ East Buffalo, NY/ ? .... in sheeps and Lambs', carvings include standing American Indian, sheep, faces and flowers, worn from use. 35''h
• A Pottery Model of a Buffalo having
  A Pottery Model of a Buffalo having mottled coloring depicted in a recumbent pose. Length 8 1/4 inches.