Pair of dance garters or anklets
Artist
Sioux
Datec. 1880
MediumHide, beads, porcupine quills, wool
DimensionsGarter L: 35 cm (58 cm with pendant) W: 8 cm
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Ogden B. Read
Object number1881.3.154 LA
DescriptionTwo strips of hide, three bells on one side of each, and smaller bells attached to bottom of either end of straps, fabric backing. Tufts of hair remain on lower side with three bells, red wool binding at top.On View
Not on viewCollections
Yanktonnai Sioux
SIOUX PROB. TETON DAKOTA
Plains (Native American)