Glass tube dance cape with beaded drops sewn on linen with store string. This was much used but well cared for. A few missing beads but not distracting. Representative of the earlier dentalia shell capes. White background with geometric cross designs of blue, green and golden rod.
Period: Last quarter 19th century
Origin: Hupa, California
Size: 5″ across top 15″ circumference at neck 38″ circumference at bottom
Dance Capes, Hupa, Yurok, Native American, Beadwork, Antique, Vintage.
