Quill And Beadwork Of The Western Sioux.

CARRIE A. LYFORD

Publication: Haskell Indian Junior College, 1972, Lawrence

First edition, fourth printing. Originally published in 1940. Printed wrappers, 116 pp., profusely illustrated from photographs and drawings. An excellent study and definitive work on the subject. The Sioux believed that the art of quilling was brought to a woman in a dream. She in turn taught others how to work with the quills. Each woman used personal and original designs which she received through her own dreams. When European beads became available the traditional designs were carried over into beadwork. Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux is the classic work on these important Plains Indian arts, applying to the Cheyennes and Arapahoes as well as to the Sioux. Embossed deaccession stamp at bottom of title page, former owner's small name & address label at top of inside front cover. else a very good tight copy.

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