
Sioux,
last quarter of the 19th century
hide with mixed media
6 ¾ x 5 ¼ inches
16240
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Constructed of native-tanned hide, the front is fully beaded with glass trade beads with two tepees and stylized crosses along with the letters "T" and "H". The back is partially beaded with a multi-colored "X" with remnants of red ochre paint. A red trade ribbon serves as the strap.