Description:
Pair of Kiowa Beaded Hide Boy's Leggings, c. last quarter 19th century, with fringe and large edge-beaded flap on the outer leg, the ends with peyote-stitched beaded drops and one side with three hawkbells, yellow pigment overall, (some bead loss),lg. 31 in.
Provenance: The Van Kirke and Helen Nelson collection.
Estimate $2,500-3,500
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American Indian & Tribal Art
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