Lakota (Sioux)
Beaded Tie with Eagle, American Flag and Swastika Motifs
Lakota (Sioux), c. 1940
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Lakota (Sioux)
Beaded Tie with Eagle, American Flag and Swastika Motifs
Lakota (Sioux), c. 1940
Physical Qualities
Glass beads, string, hide, 17 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (45.1 × 6.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Case, Sparks, Maryland
Object Number
1985.160
Ralph Case (father-in-law- of donor) collected beginning probably in early 30s, perhaps earlier. Acted as attorney for the Sioux nation in suit against U.S. Government from 1932 to 1966. Was born on a Sioux reservation (c. 1880s/90s); son of a frontier sheriff. (Information from donor, 1984)
