Apsáalooke [Crow] Beaded Hide Gauntlets

late 19th century

lot of 2, includes:

a pair, thread and sinew-sewn on soft hide, lined with blue cotton cloth; beaded with cut and seed beads in an abstract floral design in colors of pea green, greasy yellow, pink, red white-heart, navy blue, translucent green, translucent purple, and white
length 15-3/4 inches

a single for an amputated hand, thread-sewn on hide and lined with cotton cloth; abstract floral designs beaded with cut and seed beads in colors of green, light pink, medium pink, periwinkle, translucent burgundy, and cobalt; includes a cabinet card of a kneeling Nez Perce man with amputated right hand and feet
length 10 inches

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This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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Apsáalooke [Crow] Beaded Hide Gauntlets

late 19th century

Sold to Benefit the U.S. Children's Center on Historical Education and Advocacy

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Native American Art, Session II

Apsáalooke [Crow] Beaded Hide Gauntlets

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