Breastplates

Breastplates vibrantly symbolize the culture and tradition of the Native American people.

Created by local artisans, these breastplates are made with hair-pipes made from buffalo or bird bones. As these bones were once expensive and hard to obtain, a warrior’s wealth was represented by the number of bones found on the breastplate.

Although breastplates did not always provide the Native American warriors the necessary protection against bullets or arrows, they were revered for their decorative or medicinal qualities.

Breastplates are designed to be tied above the neck and around the waist. These ornamental pieces resemble those found throughout history.

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Women's Horn Cover Breastplate w. Green Beads

Women's Horn Cover Breastplate w. Green Beads

$350.00
Men's Horn Cover Breastplate w. White Beads

Men's Horn Cover Breastplate w. White Beads

$390.00
Women's Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate w. Blue Beads

Women's Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate w. Blue Beads

$350.00
Colorful Beaded Mens Breastplate w. Bone Hair Pipe - Front

Colorful Beaded Mens Breastplate w. Bone Hair Pipe

$490.00
Yellow Beaded Kapemni Design Mens Breastplate - Front

Yellow Beaded Kapemni Design Mens Breastplate

$490.00
Men's Native style bone hair pipe breastplate

Men's Aged Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate

$482.00
bone hair pipe breastplate with horse hair ties, metal accents & ribbon

Men's Bone Hair Pipe Breastplate w. Brass Beads

$295.00
 
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