War Shirt

MissouriWW-1830-143565

1830·Deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth·Approx: 101.6 × 50.8 cm (40 × 20 in.)

<p>Equipped with powerful symbols and emblems, war shirts expressed the wearer's authority and status, and also served as his protective spiritual armor in battle.</p>

Catalogue

Year: 1830
Medium: Deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth
Dimensions: Approx: 101.6 × 50.8 cm (40 × 20 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Missouri

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Missouri

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Artist: Missouri
Year: 1830
Medium: Deer hide, ermine tails, glass pony beads, hair, porcupine quills, and trade cloth
Dimensions: Approx: 101.6 × 50.8 cm (40 × 20 in.)
Watts ID: WW-1830-143565

Source

Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
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