Dress, c. 1880-1890
Lakȟótaexpand_more
Leather, cotton, copper disks, bells, glass beadsexpand_more
Gift of James David and John Davidexpand_more 74.64.5
Not on Viewexpand_more
As the Lakȟóta world became more and more restricted because of Euro-American expansion, Lakȟóta women focused their time and energy on larger-scale art projects like the completely beaded yoke found on this three-hide dress. Lakȟóta women wore these dresses to ceremonies or when they would come together to dance and celebrate with their communities and families. The weight of this dress, probably about 20 pounds, was easily supported by these strong and remarkable women. They were accustomed to putting up and taking down tipis, scraping and tanning buffalo hides, and moving the entire contents of their homes quickly and efficiently.
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- 51 in. (129.5 cm)
- Accession Number
- 74.64.5
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