Click on photo for larger picture
Collection: Warnock
Item Number: WC8308013
Category: Coat - Man's Coat
Region: Plains
Tribe: Sioux - Métis
Period: 1850-1875
Materials: Native tanned deerskin; multi-colored glass seed beads; dyed porcupine quills; cotton cloth; silk ribbon; red wool cloth; sinew sewn.
Description: Coat tailored in European style and decorated with beadwork on the cuffs, collar, and on the back in the shoulder area. Beadwork designs are abstract in various colors. There is hide fringe on the sleeves and cloth applique work on the lapels.
Dimensions: Length 42 inches 106.6 cm
Provenance:
Alexander Gallery
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.
Exhibitions:
Akicita, The Southwest Museum, Los Angeles, May 17, 1983 - July 10, 1983
References:
Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, Sotheby's, New York, Sale 4708Y, Lot 264, October 23, 1981
Notes (click on note to open):
Click on photo for larger picture
