Lot  1

VERY FINE PLAINS BEADED CRADLE COVER, 20TH C. Sinew-sewn, tanned buffalo hide. Profusely beaded with geometric patterns on a predominately blue field, lazy-stitch sewn and with padded diamond shaped drops. Most likely Cheyenne, mounted on a traditional tack-decorated carrying board, possibly of a later date. Overall height 37 inches. See front cover.

Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000  € 2,760 - 3,680

Lot  2

GREAT SIOUX BEADED PICTORIAL BAG, C. 1890. Of traditional form, native tanned hide with lazy-stitch and sinew-sewn pictorial panels on front and back, including a pair of chiefs, one holding a pipe, the other a spear. The other side with American flags and geometric patterns on a predominately white field of seed-sized beads, quill-wrapped drops, and likely replaced hide fringe. Overall length 37 inches.

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 736 - 1,104

Lot  3

AN ATTRACTIVE PLAINS BEADED DOCTORS BAG, C. 1890. The exterior fully beaded with geometric patterns of blue, red, yellow, green and white beads. With metal frame and fully beaded handle. Length 14.5 inches, depth 6.75 inches and height 9.5 inches (with handle extended). Some bead loss on base of verso.

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 736 - 1,104

Lot  4

SIOUX BEADED HIDE DRESS, C. 1880. Comprising a good legitimate sinew-sewn hide dress with impressive fully beaded yoke in geometrical patterns, lazy-stitched on a predominately greasy yellow field with fringed sleeves and hem, with beaded hide tassel drops and the hem with sequins. Some losses, but a true authentic 19th century example. From collar to tasseled hem is 48 inches, from cuff to cuff, as shown, 46 inches.

Estimate: $1,500 - 2,000  € 1,380 - 1,840

Lot  5

A GOOD SIOUX BEADED VEST, CIRCA 1890. Finely beaded overall with geometric patterns, crosses, and silk ribbon drops. Sinew and lazy stitched on hide base, the waist banded with, fringe, and sequins. The interior with calico lining. A good honest vintage vest. 19.5 inches x 19.5 inches.

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 736 - 1,104

Lot  6

KIOWA BEADED HIDE MAN'S LEGGINGS, C. 1890. Sinew-sewn, soft hide, beaded and fringed edges, yellow and green pigment. 33 inches x 11 inches

Estimate: $600 - 900  € 552 - 828

Lot  7

A SIOUX BEADED SADDLE BLANKET, C. 1900. Of traditional design, lazy stitch, sinew-sewn on hide. Finely beaded with traditional geometric designs and fringe, silk ribbon, and bell drops. 77 inches x 27 inches.

Estimate: $750 - 1,000  € 690 - 920

Lot  8

A CROW BEADED SADDLE, C. 1890 & LATER. Of typical A-frame form and wrapped in hide with beaded pommels, stirrups with trade cloth beaded drops, brass bells, and with braided horsehair rope. Saddle height 16 inches, length 23 inches, restorations.

Estimate: $500 - 1,000  € 460 - 920

Lot  9

A SIOUX BEADED SADDLE BLANKET, CIRCA 1890. Of traditional form with beaded geometric patterns, sinew and lazy-stitch sewn. Good old repairs and fringe drops. Greatest length 53 inches, greatest width 25.25 inches.

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 736 - 1,104

Lot  10

A GOOD PAIUTE CRADLE BOARD, C. 1900. Constructed with reed willow frame covered in softly tanned deer hide with beaded geometric patterns, red trade wool piping, and fringe. Length 32.5 inches.

Estimate: $400 - 600  € 368 - 552

Lot  11

A SIOUX MAN’S BEADED HIDE VEST, C. 1890. Comprising a good Sioux man’s beaded hide vest of traditional form with extensive geometric patterns on a predominately white field of sinew and lazy stitched white ground with calico lining. 22 inches x 18 inches.

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 736 - 1,104

Lot  12

GREAT SIOUX PICTORIAL BEADED BAG, C. 1890. Comprising a traditional Sioux beaded pipe bag, native tanned hide, sinew and lazy stitched with geometric patterns and galloping horses rendered in blue and green on a predominately white field with quill-wrapped horsehair and cone drops. Quilled wrapped base with likely later added hide fringe. Overall length 38 inches.

Estimate: $800 - 1,200  € 736 - 1,104