Plains Beaded Leggings with Horse Stealing Motif
Cheyenne,
circa 1880s
hide with mixed media
11 ½ x 12 ¾ x 13 ½ inches
28316
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Pair of antique 19th century Cheyenne (Plains) Tobacco Society beaded leggings, circa 1880s. Constructed of native tanned hide rubbed with red ochre and glass trade beads. Partially beaded with tobacco pipe, feather and horse stealer design elements in red, green, blue and white beads. Fringed at the edges.
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