Pair of Plains Indian Hide Beaded Arm Bands

Plains Indian

Circa 1890 - 1900 | Hide, Glass Beads, Silk ribbon | Item 2508

These beaded arm bands on hide have three colors of glass beads: white, red with white hearts and faceted deep purple. The beads are sewn on with sinew. They both have purple, silk ribbon attached with remnants of red and beige silk ribbon.