SOLD USING THE BUY IT NOW OPTION. Available here for your consideration is a hair pipe bone breast plate. Breastplates are crafted from long bone beads which are strung on strong cord with spacer beads and leather between them. Although breastplates did not always provide the Native American warriors the necessary protection against bullets or arrows, they were revered for their decorative qualities and are still made to this day. This one is an older one however. MAKER: Unknown. APPROX AGE: First half 1900s. SIZE: This item measures 10 inches wide x 12 inches long. CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition. HANDLING: There will be a $8 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now, without waiting for the auction day to bid on it, we do offer this option (which is available up to 48 hours before the actual auction starts). The “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot (plus applicable fees and the Buyer's premium you pay is discounted to only 10% when using the Buy it Now option). If you would like to exercise this option, you must contact us by email (or phone as long as you talk to someone live). Reference this lot number and your intention to "Buy it Now."