The sale, devoted to Indians of the Plains (18th/19th centuries), underscored the burgeoning market
interest in the twice- yearly Americana sales mounted by experts André and Eric Schoeller, who reported a "world record" €48,000 (£30,800) for an archaic tanned hide pipe-bag, adorned with Murano glass pony-beads, made by a tribe from Upper Missouri.
Native American exports prove a growth market
A full-length Plains Cree Indian male costume from Saskatchewan River in Canada, consisting of a moose-hide shirt, pair of bottom tab leggings, and pair of soft-soled moccasins, sold for €130,000 (£83,300) at Millon & Associés (17.5/13.5% buyer’s premium) on December 2.
