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Impressive 1870s Arapaho/Sioux Beaded Hide Dress

$63,250
£47,962.39
€55,494.71
CA$89,406.18
A$99,670.71
CHF 51,982.38
MX$1,205,249.88
NOK 653,443.92
SEK 618,288.53
DKK 414,211.33

About the Item

Faceted Beads; Arapaho/Sioux dress on brain-tanned buffalo. Simple four color design; was probably the first dress made after quilling. Stars on dress, and unusual beaded bottom. Period: 1870s Origin: Arapaho/Sioux Plains Size: 42" wide top of cape, 22" wide below cape,52" top to bottom, cape is 10" both sides. Family Owned & Operated Cisco’s Gallery deals in the rare, exceptional, and one-of-a-kind pieces that define the history of America and the Old West. Our pieces range from American Indian to Cowboy Western and include original items of everyday life, commerce, art, and warfare that tamed America’s frontier. Our 14,000 square foot gallery opened in 1996 in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Personal Service Cisco’s operates on old fashioned values – honesty and integrity, and all of our items are backed by our money back guarantee. We appreciate the opportunity to earn your business. Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source. Native American, Bead, Dress, Hide, Arapho, Sioux, Indian Art
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 42 in (106.68 cm)Depth: 42 in (106.68 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Coeur d'Alene, ID
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: K5441stDibs: LU4019316092641

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