Antique 1870-1890 Plains Indian Saddle w/ Prairie Beaded Saddle Blanket
Antique 1870-1890 Plains Indian Saddle w/ Prairie Beaded Saddle Blanket
Fantastic Sioux Indian Wars era rawhide saddle dating 1875-1890. These are very scarce in this well-preserved condition. Made of wood and horn antler secured completely with buffalo rawhide. Pommel and cantle areas have hide fringe surmounted from beneath them at the sides. Some of the fringe is horsehair and quill wrapped. A beaded triangular drop hangs from the front of the pommel. Drop is fully seed beaded, sinew sewn in lazy stitched cobalt blue with triangular geometric elements of dark blue and greasy yellow. Seat area is covered in a piece of buckskin hide. Buckskin skirt exhibits a single lane of white, white-centered-rose, and navy blue beads along the edge along with wide, porcupine quill wrapped fringe. Wood and leather stirrups are from a Civil War era saddle and attached with buffalo hide. Seat size 12.25" x overall length 32". Included is an extremely attractive Prairie beaded saddle blanket with recycled beaded bandolier strips flanked by two red wool panels each with an elongated floral design. Bullion metallic fringe hangs along the sides. Measures 34.5" x 46".
Former: Old Nebraska collection / Bonham's auction house.