Lakota Pictorial Beaded Hide Vest

Description:

Lakota Pictorial Beaded Hide Vest, c. 1890s, cloth lined and beaded on the front with American flag and two mounted warriors carrying coup sticks, the back has two horseback warriors with pistols and two standing warriors with staffs, all are in traditional garb including full war bonnets and hairpipe breastplates, further decorated with quill-wrapped fringe with horsehair and tin cone danglers, metallic fringe along the bottom, 20 1/2 x 22 in.
Estimate $15,000-20,000


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.