Sioux Beaded Vest

late 19th century
the front and back featuring bird and geometric motifs, all on a white bead ground with red border.
Height 19 inches

Property from the Estate of Richard Kent Kelly, Bismarck, North Dakota

Provenance:
Valentine Pasvolsky Collection
Sold Heritage Auctions, November 15, 2013, Dallas, Texas, Sale 5161, Lot 50255

Multiple areas of bead loss and some tears to the hide.