Cree Beaded Garters Figural Around the handle grip is

Around the handle grip is carved "Made by Wm Nichols of Kas" and at end of the handle the date "1888"

these are still a good looking pair of beaded garters to own and the price reflects the condition

This is a handsome Eskimo expansion bracelet with alternating panels of natural walrus ivory and brown fossilized walrus ivory

Edmund Boker and Ernest Gould formed the Chicago Art Silver Shop in 1912

Cree Beaded Garters Figural Around the handle grip isThese are really an attractive pair of 100 year old Cree garters. The very colorful floral design stands out against the white beaded background. The pieces are not in perfect condition. A number of the yarn tassels with tin cones that hung along the bottom edges of the garters are missing and the two yarn tie offs are missing on one of the garters. There are a few beads missing from the white beaded decorative edging as well. That being said, these