Northern/Central Plains Hide Robe with Beaded Strip and Ermine Skins

Northern/Central Plains Hide Robe with Beaded Strip and Ermine Skins.

Tanned Deer Hide (made up of several hides) with a sinew sewn beaded blanket strip. The blanket strip is outlined with red felt and sequins. Off of the bottom are brass bells and ermine skins. The top of the hide is serrated and the sides and bottom are fringed. On the upper part of the robe on either side it shows patinated/worn areas where it was held.

Height – 58″ Width- 70″

Circa 1900-1910