Lakota (Sioux)
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Lakota (Sioux), c. 1930
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Lakota (Sioux)
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Lakota (Sioux), c. 1930
Physical Qualities
Dyed turkey feathers, cloth, hide, beads, 21 1/2 × 25 1/4 in. (54.6 × 64.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Richard W. Case, Sparks, Maryland
Object Number
1985.120
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)
