Jim Thorpe's Head dress

Reese3333 · August 25, 2007 1:47PM

I was looking for an autograph and came across this auction. Very unique item for someone that could afford it!

Thorpe

elsnorto · August 25, 2007 3:33PM

Wow... 3 mill even if the authenticity were iron clad seems more than a bit optimistic to me.

Snorto~

Allen · August 25, 2007 3:44PM

Maybe $30,000 if you had photos of him wearing it. I would think you could come up with something with him wearing it.

Allen · August 25, 2007 3:45PM

One day I want to own Jim Brown's little African hat or whatever it is that he wears all the time.

Morgoth · August 25, 2007 11:17PM

Selling due to family members going into ministries????? Even if true how is that relevent to this auction. I hate when people selling outrageously cool stuff (if true) do this kind of shameless heart string tug.

Side note here. I am part Cherokee and my grandmother is a full blood and we are from Oklahoma where Jim is basically a god.

These types of artifacts are sacred and should IMO be sent back to the tribe. When these garments are made it is for a specific purpose and they have specfic meanings. This isn't a baseball uniform or cap, this is religous garb that should be treated with respect for both the wearer and the people it represents. I am hoping it makes it back to the people not in a museum or in a tacky Las Vegas casino.

Jim Thorpe's Head dress

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