Antique Crow Native American Indian Split Buffalo Horn Bonnet early 19th Century

  
Offered here is this very rare and quite unique Native American Indian split Bison horn war bonnet with Bison hooves and an additional pair of inverted Bison horns that are trimmed with copper adornments. It is mounted to a Footed Oak wood base. While I cannot be certain of the tribe it originated from, the research I've been able to do indicates that it may have come from the Crow (Apsaalooke) tribe of Montana and Wyoming.

I believe it was created well before 1850. It is 14 inches wide and 10 inches tall. Unfortunately, whatever history that was associated with this item is lost. It was acquired by me through an antique dealer who stated that he'd bought it and another item (also acquired and listed), at the Flea Market in Deland, Florida in March of this year (2025).

The other item mentioned is a sand and zipper picture that resembles artwork by members of the Heiltsuk tribe of the First Nation Native indians of British Columbia. That piece, which is listed separately, has a hand-written description of the artwork and its creator. I could not establish that the two items were owned by the same parties named on the sand and zipper picture, however, and unfortunately, the names of all parties mentioned in the inscription are now deceased, so there is no way to make any connection.

CONDITION: The bonnet displays signs of great age but is in excellent condition. The Oak wood base is in excellent condition also, with one of the round wooden feet displaying just a minor loss of paint.

Overall, the manner in which this item was preserved is truly remarkable.