An exceptionally attractive holster measuring 11 1/2" long and 5" wide, excluding the fringe. The holster is made from brain tanned deerskin. Body of the holster is of two pieces stitched together on the front & rear edges with the rear edge & toe having long buckskin fringe. Top rear of holster has two long leather thongs with tin cones and dyed red horsehair tassels. The body of holster, as well as the flap, are beautifully beaded, utilizing lazy stitch on thread. The beading consists primarily of white beads with green, yellow, pink, dark blue, & red bowtie patterns down the front and on the flap. Edge of flap has widely spaced red beads. Accompanied by a note from consignor who states that this made was by a Yankton Sioux of South Dakota and had been donated in 1951 to a Montana Museum. Also accompanied by a glass topped wooden display case. PROVENANCE: Wes Adams Estate Collection sold by James D. Julia in the spring of 2012. CONDITION: beading appears to be completely intact with no noticeable losses. Leather is sound, showing moderate wear on the backside with some soil around the rear edge and beading of the front edge. An exceptional example of a late 19th century Sioux ceremonial holster. (02-22405/BF). $1,000-1,500.