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Bonnet case

Artist Sioux

Date1881

MediumDeerskin, rawhide, sinew, glass beads

DimensionsOther: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.) D: 15 cm

ClassificationsContainers

Credit LineGift of Ogden B. Read

Object number1881.3.151 LA

DescriptionDeerskin cover rolled around cylindrical rawhide form; cover sinew-sewn together on one side and stitched to rawhide form along top and bottom edges. Cover and front half beaded in white core rose, yellow, green, and light and dark blue, cover divided into four quadrants decorated with three horse hooves and single-square crosses; front decorated with lozenge chain. Decorated with metal pendants, hide fringe along upper and lower edges. (See Vestiges for complete description).

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