Native American, Western United States, Colorado / Wyoming, possibly Arapaho culture, ca. 1940s to 1950s CE. A ceremonial beaded hide and fringe shoulder cape / yoke garment made from hide covered in heavy glass beads on both sides, and a cotton floral cloth lines the interior. This could be worn slipped over a hide tunic / dress to transform the clothing into fancy wear. The beads used are slightly larger than glass seed beads and add substantial weight to this piece! Size w/ fringe: 38" L x 15" W (96.5 cm x 38.1 cm)

Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000

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#180159

Some fraying to beaded areas and loose areas a few losses to beads. Some staining and discoloration to hide and cotton. Overall very good used condition.