Native American outfit sells for €320k in Kilkenny

A native American outfit complete with feathered headdress sold for €320,000 at hammer at Fonsie Mealy’s auction in Castlecomer, Co Kilkenny, yesterday.

The late 19th century outfit — comprising hide poncho war shirt, matching leggings, headdress, and purse — had been estimated at €4,000-€6,000.

The poncho has original, hand-painted designs, front and back quilted rosettes, quilled strips on the sleeves and red cloth neck trimming.