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C. 1960-1975s. Shoshone beaded male doll. Cotton
thread, yarn, buckskin, cloth, seed beads. This doll depicts a Traditional
Dancer as in the 1960-1975 period, as might be seen on the powwow circuit.
The dancer has on beaded cuffs, with matching beaded "mirror" bag, matching
beaded belt, and matching beaded moccasins with bell & fur anklets. He
also has on an apron, leggings, beaded breastplate, and an imitation "roach"
headdress. Click here
or on the image to see the reverse. Collected on the Wind River
Reservation. Courtesy private collection. |