Lot 249
Native American, Northern Plains Indian, Crow, ca. 1875 to 1880 CE. An absolutely stunning sash made from glass beads sewn to buffalo hide backing, the design comprised of four large circular medallions with intricate patterns in pink, royal blue, green, yellow, and white beads as well as a red textile center. These medallions are flanked by rectangular shields of mesmerizing stylized geometric designs comprised of red, yellow, dark blue, green, and aqua beads - all against an aqua beaded background with green beaded borders. Positively stunning, perhaps the most attractive example of this style we have ever seen. Custom mount makes it ready for suspension. Size: 59" L x 5.875" W at widest point (149.9 cm x 14.9 cm)
A Crow beaded hide blanket strip sold at Sotheby's New York for $53,125 (4 December 2013, lot 20). One may also find a similar Crow beaded blanket strip in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection - see http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/319866
Native Americans of the Northern Plains began creating beaded blanket strips like this example in the mid 19th century. Such blanket strips were initially used as a means to cover a seam when two buffalo hides were sewn together to create a large robe. In time, Native American artisans began to use wool trade blankets to create robes, and elected to add beaded strips like this example as a purely decorative adornment.
Provenance: private Grimmer Roche collection
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- Condition: One red fabric central section of one medallion has separated a bit from the ground. The blanket strip probably once had tassles attached to centers of round medallions. One area of loss to border of one of the rectangular shield forms. One medallion section at the end reattached. Very minor areas of separation or loose threads.
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