Sioux Beaded and Quilled Hide Drop

fourth quarter 19th century

thread and sinew-sewn trapezoidal panel outlined with beaded lanes of pea green, red white-heart, navy blue, and white; horizontal quilled lanes in center; upper and lower edges embellished with quilled slates dotted with red wool and finish with tin cones filled with dyed horse hair 

overall length 13 inches x width 6 inches 

This lot is located in Cincinnati.