Southern Plains Beaded and Fringed Hide Dress, probably Commanche

composed of an open-sided yoke painted with yellow ochre, overlaid across the neck with red wool cloth, stitched with glass beadwork, the flaring skirt painted in red mineral pigment, with a scalloped band above the hemline, trimmed overall with cut hide pendants.

Very good overall condition with typical wear for its age including very minor/light staining.
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