This is a genuine handmade piece that was purchased from a Native American tribe at a Pow Wow in Arizona in the 1990s and brought back to the Native American store that used to be located in Quincy. The woman who owned the Quincy store used to travel to Arizona to purchase rare Native American pieces made by Native Americans, bring them back, and sell them in her store. I purchased this piece from the Quincy store for $120 in the 1990s. I am asking for 37. If you are a collector or just looking for Native American decor, this piece is perfect.