A Lakota Beaded Hide Waistcoat / Warcoat Vest
The reverse beaded with horses and two stars and the front beaded with elk and flag medallions across.
length 14/4 including fringe width 13 in
Circa 1890
Maurer, Evan M. 1992 p136 ill. 47
“The elk plays a significant role in the mythology, songs, social organization and art of the Lakota peopleā
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