Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Saddle Drop scrimshaw They are carved from red

They are carved from red cedar

It is composed of two opposing carved bone pieces with sharpened tops which hold the point

It has two beaded panels

The design is good and the beadwork is very even

and devoted himself to the study of the culture and history of the Plains Indians

Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Saddle Drop scrimshaw They are carved from redThis is an impressive piece of Sioux beadwork with very long fringe on each end and large beaded panels. The beadwork is sinew sewn with very small beads in all of the colors. The beaded panels are in good condition with some isolated bead loss in the white. The hide panel between the two beaded panels has a light green wool strip running down the outside next to the short side fringe. The drop is backed with canvas which shows wear and use. This is a