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Man’s Vest

Oglala Lakota (Teton Sioux), probably

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This vest commemorates a high-ranking Lakota man’s encounters with an enemy. A male artist drew the images of battles with Crow warriors as well as those of peace talks, and a female artist beaded directly over the drawings. Into the 1900s, veteran warriors wore vests on important occasions such as give-away ceremonies, Fourth of July parades, powwows, and Wild West shows. Beaded vests presented as gifts and produced for sale helped keep alive the tales of past deeds of bravery.

Man’s Vest, Native-tanned leather, glass beads, pigment, Oglala Lakota (Teton Sioux), probably

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Man’s Vest, Native-tanned leather, glass beads, pigment, Oglala Lakota (Teton Sioux), probably
Man’s Vest, Native-tanned leather, glass beads, pigment, Oglala Lakota (Teton Sioux), probably

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