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1998. Wind River Shoshone man's mirror dance bag. Made by Faye
Thayer.
Smoke-tanned buckskin, tubular beads, glass mirror, cotton thread. Fabric
lined interior. Beaded on one side only. Note use of mountain
designs, traditional colors, and parallel lines reminiscent of quill work in the
19th century. 7.5" long, 7" wide (not including handle or fringe). Personal collection of the author. |