Southern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Child's Dress

Description:

Southern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Child's Dress, c. last quarter 19th century, the yoke with yellow pigment and decorated with beaded strips, cowrie shells, and with a row of brass hawk bells on lower half, lg. 30, wd. at shoulder 28 in.
Estimate $6,000-8,000

Overall excellent condition. Stitching has come undone in one area.


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