This breastplate is made from 36 real buffalo bone (pictured), or horn hairpipe beads and over 300 brass (shown), silver, or glass trade beads. It is decorated with 20 very realistic 3"grizzly bear claw reproductions and has brass studs in the leather bandolier and hawk bells on the bottom drops. The outer edges have buckskin fringes.

For a few dollars more, you may substitute 3 1/2" kodiac bear claw reproductions. All these bear claw reproductions are so lifelike that even Game Department officials have a hard time telling them from the real thing.

Available with buffalo bone hairpipes (white), buffalo horn hairpipes (black), or bone hairpipes that have been stained to give them an "antique" look.

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This is a full size man's breastplate that would be a great addition to any dancer's regalia or would look fantastic as a wall decoration in your native american room. Hanging it off a bow and arrow set makes a fabulous display.

The picture shown is representative, the one you receive may vary slightly. Because this is a custom handmade item, please allow two weeks construction time, plus shipping transit.

This item can be shipped internationally.

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Not produced by a tribal member or a particular indian tribe.