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"

as well as a crescent shaped ornament below his neck

It features a large central circular cabochon of lazurite or sodalite stone

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

The red beads used in the designs are white hearts

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