Words cannot even describe how amazing this piece is. It is definitely one of the older items from our collection that we received. More information on the origin below Item descriptionTo start… The base of this amazing relic Is a cut piece of tree stump about 1 1/2 inches thick. At its largest, it’s about 11 inches wide and 13 inches long. It is mounted with a genuine leather strap for hanging on the wall.
It is in decorated with various features. The foremost being The painting on animal hide (likely deer) Of a coyote or wolf in a desert scene.
The ornaments are what really make this piece special and appear to be possibly added on individually by the owner. The most significant is the small leather painted medicine or herb gathering bag on the bottom right. This appears to be much older than the rest of the art piece. The remaining decor also seems to be added on separately. They include long strands of what appears to be coarse hair , a feather, and a piece of rabbit fur.
** IMPORTANT! The small piece of rabbit fur fell off at an unknown time and was found after photos were taken an item was packed away for shipping. For will be added in separately to the package as it is unknowing exactly where it was attached. From the leather hanging strap to the bottom of the longest attachment, this item is over 32” in length!Based on the fact that some other pieces In our Native American collection Showed to be various forms of artwork performed by the owners consisting of older artifacts and pieces combined with more modern items, we assume this piece was created the same.
INFORMATION ON OUR NATIVE AMERICAN PIECES:**Almost all are Hand Crafted or were collected by North Woods Native American Couple of the Menominee Culture in Northern WI who passed away awhile back. They didn’t have access to many resources (still used wood-burning stoves for cooking & heat) - and clearly had a large appreciation for preserving their culture through collecting & making handmade, traditional tribal pieces. The property recently sold, and new owner sold all their beautiful hand made crafts & collections.Due to the location that they were found and based on the comparison of the colors and patterns…We presume most of it to be Menominee tribal affiliation or from another northern woodland tribe. The age does varies in these pieces. Some pieces of the artwork show to be around 50 years old, created in the early 70s… but a majority of the pieces show direct evidence of being 100-150 years of age .. some potentially being older.This item , along with most of our other Native American collectibles on our store, where acquired from that source. We purchased as much as we could to do our part to preserve the culture by making sure it would be passed on to collectors who will value, appreciate, and do their part to preserve these historic pieces .We do our best to date & authenticate items by using our experience, meticulous web searches, assistance from friends affiliated with local tribes, and information groups online. If we missed something or if you have more information about a piece, we would LOVE to know! :)Before you purchase, Please keep in mind.. that because of the age, many items in our Native American collection do show signs of age & wear. We do our best to depict it in the description- but please refer to the photos for specifics. Thank you!
SOLD AS IS, All items are sold as is, so please be sure to check photos, read descriptions, and ask questions!**
**Please refer to photos for measurements and size comparisons and condition.
**Also, please keep in mind that all items are vintage and antique, so signs of wear or age might be present. We do our best to photograph and list any noticeable defects or blemishes so please look closely at photos and do not hesitate to ask questions. ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS.
**IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFO** PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING. Although we often use recycled boxes, we always wrap ALL items under the precaution ‘Better safe than sorry’ to be sure it is well protected during the shipping process. We RARELY have items damaged, but occasionally, packages may be mishandled and damage might occur. We help protect our customers by providing shipping insurance on your item..
However, please keep in mind that the refund is not provided by us, but is sent to you by USPS after an insurance claim is filed. They require proof of the damaged package and item so it is vital to KEEP ALL PACKAGING AND CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY. We will assist you and walk you through the entire process to be sure you are refunded through the shipping service. **We also may add on a handling fee for larger or more fragile items to cover the significant cost of extra packaging so we can be more than sure your purchase is well packaged and secured for the journey to its new home.
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