A ARAPAHO BEADED HIDE CHILD'S VEST
Sinew sewn, the front decorated with cross design composed of elaborate geometric elements and stepped triangular motifs, the reverse decorated with central diamond motif enclosing a concentric cross and forked elements at top and bottom, flanked on either side by linked triangular motifs and crosses, lazy stitched in yellow, blue and red with white hearts against a white beaded ground, fringe along the edges painted with blue pigment
18in. (45.9cm.) long
A ARAPAHO BEADED HIDE CHILD'S VEST
Sinew sewn, the front decorated with cross design composed of elaborate geometric elements and stepped triangular motifs, the reverse decorated with central diamond motif enclosing a concentric cross and forked elements at top and bottom, flanked on either side by linked triangular motifs and crosses, lazy stitched in yellow, blue and red with white hearts against a white beaded ground, fringe along the edges painted with blue pigment
18in. (45.9cm.) long
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