Teepee liner

Datec. 1940

MediumMuslin, beads, yarn, husk, dewclaws, thread

DimensionsOverall: 66 1/2 × 96 in. (168.9 × 243.8 cm)

Object numberN0005.2009(03)

Credit LineCollection of the Fenimore Art Museum. Gift of Mrs. Mica Ertegun

Label TextAmong the Cheyenne an exclusive guild of women applied sacred embroidery to certain objects, including tipi furnishing. The beaded designs were usually made in four colors - red, black, yellow and white or occasionally as on this liner light blue was substituted for the white. Tipi liners were suspended around the tipi bottom to stop drafts and add privacy.

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