Lakota Buffalo Hide Horse Mask in Great Falls, MT

Lakota Buffalo Hide Horse Mask. 56†long x 16†horn to horn. Rare fullsize horse mask constructed from buffalo hide. Edged in scalloped black trade wool with white beaded border. Cut-out eyes with red trade wool & beadwork. Fringe across the face & under the eyes. Horns supported by leather straps & decorated with dyed chicken feathers. Ear holes are cloth trimmed. Terminates in a beaded & fringed tail. On custom iron stand. 19th century. Condition reports can be viewed at www.marchinmontana.com/docs/2013CR.pdfListing originally posted at http