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A SIOUX BEADED HIDE SADDLE BLANKETSioux, c.

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 5,000.00 USD
A SIOUX BEADED HIDE SADDLE BLANKETSioux, c.
<B>A SIOUX BEADED HIDE SADDLE BLANKET<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1900<BR> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in numerous shades of opaque and translucent beads, with geometric designs around the perimeter, trimmed with hide fringe, metal discs and hawk bells<BR><I><BR>Length: 73 inches overall<BR></B></I><BR><BR> <B>Condition Report:</B> In overall good condition. Hide with moderate wear including moderate soiling. Beadwork in good condition, except for some soiling, loss, and looseness in white areas, an approx. 5/8” x 1/2" pink loss in one triangle, an approx. 5/8” x 3/8” green with red border loss, and an approx. 3/8” x 1/2 ” rust loss in a center cross motif. There is fraying of cloth edging, and various brown/black/rust spots on cloth. There is an approx. 3/4 “ x 3/4" hole near rectangular slot for saddle. There is a loss of red ribbon and small round metal disk ornamentation. Sections of fringe are loose or detached from blanket body. No apparent restoration.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Clothing, Costumes & Jerseys (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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