1860'S LAKOTA SIOUX BREAST PLATE

Mallard Scalp and Wing Bone with wrapped quill center, adornment of a white pendant in early glass pony beads, unknown material. Center band and edging with dark green banding. Roughly 23" x 13". Replaced neck strap.This piece displays great patina on the horizontal mallard bones and retains a remarkable amount of the original emerald green mallard head plumage. The entire piece is strung with rawhide. This majestic 150+ year old piece is in incredibly good condition.Warrior Breast Plates were individually fashioned by each warrior and imprinted with his own style to provide a spiritual advantage to that warrior over their opponent. Their Breast Plate was felt to give a sense of personal strength. It was designed for protection from arrows and spears.From the collection of Tom and Rose Wyatt, Manhattan, Kansas. Pictured in "Who's Who in Indian Relics #9", page 377.