Arapaho Beaded and Fringed Hide Child's Shirt

of open-sided poncho-style construction, composed of finely tanned hide, sinew sewn in glass beadwork, both sides with a pair of stepped diamonds each enclosing a cross, flanked by pronged devices, stylized butterfly motifs down the center and repeated on the short arms. 

Very good overall condition with minor wear consistent with age.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Fully beaded boys shirts are found in the Plains, the Plateau and the Southwest. For a related example, see Sotheby's New York, May 2008, lot 113.