March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2023 Session II

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 626

Southern Cheyenne Beaded Dress

Estimate: $12,000 - $18,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Southern Cheyenne Beaded Dress Large 36" yoke, 60" long overall including the fringe. Decorated with more than 600 cowry shells, red dried seeds/berries and fringe drops on buffalo hide. Accented with yellow, green and red ochred hide. Sinew sewn. Circa 1880. $12,000-18,000

Condition

Beadwork is excellent. Hide is soft and supple showing only a few areas of discoloration/staining throughout. Also shows a few areas of possible older repair. Excellent condition considering age.