Pair of GLOVES - Athabaskan Indians, Northwest North America - First half of the 20th century

Pair of Athabaskan Indian gloves,
Northwest of North America
First half of the 20th century
Skin, pearls and fabric
Length: 35 cm
(old restorations)

Pair of leather gloves embroidered on the front and cuffs with a floral design made of polychrome beads.
Wide sleeves with fringe and lined with fabric on the inside.

These gloves were generally worn by horsemen.

Ref.: 7245

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