Kiowa Beaded Hide Dress

fourth quarter 19th century

thread and sinew-sewn softly tanned hide; having beaded shoulders and hem in colors of cobalt, light blue, red white-heart, and white; bustline decorated with 65 cowry shells and red trade cloth; remnants of yellow pigment; lower hem with cutout detailing

length 39 x chest 28 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.