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Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880

$55,000
£41,583.28
€48,524.93
CA$78,262.31
A$79,394.29
CHF 45,329.92
MX$961,340.82
NOK 533,643.96
SEK 531,872.88
DKK 362,854.80

About the Item

Exceptional museum-quality circa 1880 Native American Sioux beaded hide dress, representing one of the most significant and visually compelling forms of Plains Indian material culture. Handcrafted from finely prepared native-tanned deer hide, this garment is extensively decorated with glass trade beadwork arranged in a bold geometric composition centered on a structured yoke design. The beadwork displays a sophisticated visual rhythm, with stepped and linear motifs that create a strong architectural balance across the upper body before transitioning into the softer movement of the skirt and fringe. The geometric yoke functions as the visual and conceptual focal point of the garment, a defining feature of late 19th-century Plains dress construction. The surrounding bead fields are carefully organized to frame the wearer’s form, emphasizing both symmetry and ceremonial presence. The interplay between densely beaded zones and open hide surfaces reflects a highly controlled design language characteristic of elite Sioux craftsmanship during this period. Flowing fringe along the sleeves and hem introduces kinetic movement, allowing the garment to shift dynamically when worn—an important aspect of Plains regalia, where motion enhanced both visual impact and symbolic expression. Dresses of this caliber were not everyday garments but were created for significant ceremonial, social, or status-related contexts. Surviving examples from the 19th century with intact beadwork and original structural integrity are exceptionally rare and are now held primarily in major museum collections. This example stands out for its well-preserved bead coverage, strong geometric organization, and balanced composition, making it a museum-worthy textile object and a sculptural work of Native American art. A rare opportunity to acquire an important and highly collectible example of 19th-century Sioux artistic production.
  • Creator:
    Sioux Indian Art (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 54 in (137.16 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Beads,Hide,Beaded,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 281731stDibs: LU1004641229562

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