A NATIVE AMERICAN PAINTED BUFFALO SUNDANCE CEREMONY ROBE, PROBABLY BLACKFOOT, CIRCA 1890, black, red, blue, and green pigments on buffalo hide, stitch mounted, linen backed. 62" x 56" An abundance of geometric mountains, earth, sky, sun, moon and geographical symbols separated by blank space. A pair of bison horns is centered by a star wheel. A generalization of the history is that women often painted geometric patterns, while men painted figural "visions," each having deep spiritual meaning to the wearer.

Apparent repairs/restorations and support threading throughout, some old and some new, stains, burnt/darkened area near center, tears throughout, losses, dust, fading and flaking of pigment. Use of sewing machine for some repairs. Unframed. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."