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Lot 69

Sioux Beaded Hide Vest, Belonging to Dewey Beard of Pine Ridge
Sale 967 - Native American Art Online
Nov 29, 2021 10:00AM ET
Online / Cincinnati
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$500 - 700
Price Realized
$1,375
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Lot Description
Sioux Beaded Hide Vest, Belonging to Dewey Beard of Pine Ridge
early 20th century

thread-sewn and beaded with a floral pattern; lined with patterned cotton; interior with "Dewey Beard, Pine Ridge S.D. October 30, 1917" in red ink

length 23 inches x chest 36 inches

Typed note in pocket provides biographical information for Beard.  

Dewey Beard (1858-1955), also known as Iron Hail, followed Sitting Bull to Canada.  Later in life, was a member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show for 15 years.

Please Note: This lot is located in and will ship from Cincinnati, Ohio.

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