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Sioux Native American Beaded Blanket Strip c.1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Sioux Native American Beaded Blanket Strip c.1890
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This is a Sioux Native American Indian beaded blanket strip from circa 1890. The piece is made on heavy canvas with a wonderfully beaded design on the front. The beadwork consists of five geometric patterns composed of glass seed trade beads. The bead colors are Chalk White for the background with the design colors done in Cheyenne Pink, Semi-Transparent Red and Dark Opaque Blue. The Sioux blanket strip is in good condition with no visible bead loss. The piece measures 3" wide and 26.5" long.