A few examples of appraisal values for
HEART OF THE HIDE

• Northern Plains Beaded and
  Northern Plains Beaded and Quilled Hide Pouch sinew-sewn and beaded using the classic color pallet of red white-heart greasy yellow white light blue dark blue and pea green; hide thong wrapped with red quill acts as hanger; fringe coated in red pigment finishes bag length 7.5 in.ca 1870 Condition: Light bead loss; some quill loss.
• Sioux Beaded Hide Half Leggings
  Sioux Beaded Hide Half Leggings sinew-sewn and beaded using colors of red white-heart dark blue greasy yellow and pea green; hide uppers coated with blue pigment length 15.75 in.late 19th century Condition: Expected wear; near excellent.
• Cheyenne / Arapaho Beaded Hide
  Cheyenne / Arapaho Beaded Hide Pouch fourth quarter 19th century sinew-sewn softly tanned hide coated with green pigment, Morning Star drawn on reverse; medallion beaded using cut cobalt, yellow, red white-heart, and translucent green glass beads overall length 8 inches x diameter 2-3/4 inches
• Southern Plains Beaded Hide
  Southern Plains Beaded Hide Srike-a-Light Bag fourth quarter 19th century sinew-sewn harness leather beaded using colors of amber, rose, white, red white-heart, cobalt, and light blue; tin cone fringe; pasted manuscript label on verso reads: Black Beaver from(?) Delaware Indian / Indian Territory length 6 inches x width 3-1/2 inches
• Southern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Dress
  Southern Cheyenne Beaded Hide Dress thread-sewn and beaded using colors of red white-heart white and light and dark blue; hide with yellow and red pigment; thin fringe augmented with mescal beans Sophora secundiflora hang from body of dress length 43 in. x chest 34 in.early 20th?century
• Arapaho Beaded Hide Ration Pouch
  Arapaho Beaded Hide Ration Pouch sinew-sewn and beaded using colors of light blue red white-heart pea green and greasy yellow; hide thongs coated in yellow pigment; bag finished with thin fringe length of pouch 5 in. x width 2.5 in.fourth quarter 19th century Condition: Missing some fringe.
• Crow Beaded Hide Scout Jacket
  Crow Beaded Hide Scout Jacket thread and sinew-sewn using bead colors of white light blue red white-heart pink dark blue greasy yellow; and pumpkin; hide covered in yellow pigment; with fur and red wool trim; fringe frames arm seems and hems; long beaded drop hangs from between shoulders length 36 in. x chest 38 in.late 19th century Condition: Jacket probably has been repaired; especially along cuffs and lower hem with red wool; cuffs show signs of heavy wear as does inside of jacket.
• AFRICAN, ETHIOPIAN ROUND HIDE
  AFRICAN, ETHIOPIAN ROUND HIDE SHIELD, L. 19TH C. East African, late 19th century. Large Ethiopian round animal hide shield with embossed lines and handle to back. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection of Mr. Noel F. Parris, Fayetteville, Georgia.
• Animal Hide. Could be used as rug
  Animal Hide. Could be used as rug or upholstery. H: 113 inches: W: 80 inches --- Condition: Light wear.
• Southern Plains Buffalo Hide Shield
  Southern Plains Buffalo Hide Shield and Cover mid-19th century shield created from thick, smoke-tanned buffalo hide and painted in yellow ochre and faint red dots; pierced through for handle and attachments diameter 15-3/4 inches fitted cover made from softly-tanned elk hide painted in red, green, and black; designed in two halves with zigzagging and circular elements diameter 16-1/4 inches
• Sioux Beaded Hide Knife Sheath
  Sioux Beaded Hide Knife Sheath sinew-sewn and beaded using colors of translucent green red white-heart white and blue; hide thongs wrapped in beadwork and finished with tin cones hang from opening length of sheath 9.5 in.; total length (including drops)14 in.late 19th century Condition: Insignificant bead loss; missing red horsehair; sheath is not rawhide lined.
• Assiniboine Beaded Hide Shirt
  Assiniboine Beaded Hide Shirt late 19th century thread and sinew-sewn, softly-tanned hide; beaded strips along arms, chest, and bib use colors of light blue, red white-heart, cobalt, greasy yellow, pumpkin white, and cut brass; fringe falls along arms and chest; remnants of red pigment on sleeves and collar length 29 inches x chest 48 inches Following is an excerpt from a longer, more extensive family collection history: My father's name was George Thomas Worland. His father was killed while he was just a small child. His mother, Alice Decelles, later married Gus Decelles. Grandma, Dad, his sisters and brothers lived on a homestead which would be east of present-day Havre, Montana. Indians frequently visited the homestead, even when there were uprisings between the tribes and the whites.... This ceremonial Indian costume was given to my father, George Thomas Worland, by a chief's son, who was a sub-chief of the Assiniboine tribe in Harlem, Montana. The chief's son was a very good friend of my father and his friend were both trying to win a horse-hair braided bridle at the various rodeos they both attended. My father won the bridle but his friend desperately wanted it also. He offered my father anything he wanted for the bridle. My father, George, wanted an Indian costume, which he received...
• Apache Women's Hide Dress first
  Apache Women's Hide Dress first quarter 20th century thread-sewn on hide with translucent red cut beads edging the neckline and scalloped edge; hide fringe cascades from the sleeves and skirt; decorating the skirt and shoulders are star and moon appliqued leather cut outs, backed with red trade wool overall length 50-1/2 inches x chest width 40 inches
• ARUSSI PEOPLES, MOLDED HIDE
  ARUSSI PEOPLES, MOLDED HIDE SHIELD likely 20th c., Ethiopia, stretched hide with dark patina, circular form with central ridge centered between rows of bosses, leather cord handle on reverse, 26.5"h x24.5"w x 7"d
• Northern Plains Beaded Hide
  Northern Plains Beaded Hide Strike-a-Light sinew-sewn on harness leather and beaded using colors of dark blue red white-heart amber pea green pumpkin translucent green and white; two rows of tin cones edge lower portion of seam and a domed metal button at closing flap length 5.25 in. x width 3.25 in.late 19th century Condition: Light bead loss along edges.
• A 20TH C. BEADED CARIBOU HIDE BAG
  A 20TH C. BEADED CARIBOU HIDE BAG WITH DEER HOOFThe purse with beaded center and hanging ornaments of 'deer toes' was purchased directly form the maker Jake Sarrazin near Sudbury, Ontario in 1987.Measures 7 x 5.25 inches without fringe. Fringe is 2 to 2.25 inches.Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair, stain, odor or wear.Provenance: The 40 year collection of Father Tom Wiederholt, Kansas City, Missouri. Tom was a close personal friend of scholar and curator Ralph 'Ted' Coe who advised Tom on most of his acquisitions.
• Northern Cree Beaded Hide Pouch
  Northern Cree Beaded Hide Pouch thread-sewn and beaded using colors of black amber pea green and various blues; fringe edges seams; drawstring closure length 9 in. x width 4 in. late 19th century Condition: Ink(?) stain at bottom of bag making hide stiff; substance is still inside bag.
• A Hand Made Folk Art Diorama
  A Hand Made Folk Art Diorama Charmingly naive mixed materials shadow box containing a mother and child welcoming the hunter home with game in a log cabin interior with velvet bear skins moose trophy stone fireplace and furnishings all made from found materials at hand.
• UNMOUNTED STAG ANTLERS, NINE
  UNMOUNTED STAG ANTLERS, NINE POINTSUNMOUNTED STAG ANTLERS, NINE POINTS, joined at hide covered skull piece - h:20w:18.50in. Provenance: Georgetown Estate Collection
• Kiowa Beaded Hide Dress fourth
  Kiowa Beaded Hide Dress fourth quarter 19th century thread and sinew-sewn softly tanned hide; having beaded shoulders and hem in colors of cobalt, light blue, red white-heart, and white; bustline decorated with 65 cowry shells and red trade cloth; remnants of yellow pigment; lower hem with cutout detailing length 39 x chest 28 inches
• Cheyenne Beaded Hide Knife Sheath
  Cheyenne Beaded Hide Knife Sheath fourth quarter 19th century sinew-sewn and tightly beaded on both sides using assorted colors of red white-heart, light blue, cobalt, pony trader blue, greens; rawhide lined interior constructed from recycled painted parfleche length 10 inches
• NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK HIDE
  NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK HIDE HOLSTERNative American holster for a gun. Fringed hide with beadwork along one side in white, blue, red, and green, depicting a geometric figure and the initials "J B." Provenance: Property from the distinguished collection of Mr. James Lee Soffer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Please note that a Tribal Nation has expressed interest in this item, so it is subject to a seven day waiting period following the auction. For more information, please contact lia@revereauctions.com. (Measurements taken flat) Height: 5 1/2 in x width: 10 in. Condition: Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.
• American Hide-covered Travelling
  American Hide-covered Travelling ChestWith wood foundation covered with leather straps with brass tack decoration containing its original iron lock and hasp line with old newspaper dated May 19 1828 from the Philadelphia Newspaper 21'' W x 9.75'' H x 11'' D circa early 19th Century Condition: with losses to leather trim losses to hide decoration otherwise structurally sound.
• Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins
  Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins thread-sewn and beaded using colors of red white-heart dark blue translucent green pink and white; extended cotton cuffs length 9.5 in. late 19th century  Condition: Some small tears in hide.
• Athabaskan Beaded Hide Shirt
  Athabaskan Beaded Hide Shirt thread-sewn smoke-tanned hide with beaded rosettes detailing front wool bib and back; shoulders further decorated with beaded?epaulets; loom-woven strips embellish sleeves and cuffs; remnants of red pigment on insides of cuffs length 31 in. x chest 42 in.late 19th century
• A Unique Northeastern Embroidered
  A Unique Northeastern Embroidered and Painted Deerhide 19th century softly tanned hide, with silk and finely wrapped leather embroidery creating an intricate floral design; further embellished with red, blue, and yellow pigments, faceted brass beads. The function of this piece is unknown. Various opinions suggest It may have been used as a runner on a table, or potentially a covering for a Catholic altar. length 51 inches x width 19 inches Included is a file of correspondence regarding the age, tribal attribution, and function from the following institutions: -Musee de L'Homme, Anne Fardoulis, (1978) -Nova Scotia Museum, Ruth H. Whitehead, to Denis B. Alsford, National Museums of Canada (1978) -University of Pennsylvania, John D. Witthoft (nd) -Royal Ontario Museum, Arni Brownstone (1978) -National Museum of Natural History - Smithsonian Institution, Kate Duncan (1979) -Pigment Analysis, Walter C. McCrone Associates, Inc., Chicago (1984) -AMS Radiocarbon Dating, University of Arizona, Tucson (1996) Also included is a 1997 appraisal. For a similar example identified as possibly Huron, and noted at the time of publication: Whether this object was functional in intent or an exercise in embroidery is not known. There does not appear to be another published skin like it. See Pleasing the Sprits (Ewing 1982: fig, 361, pg. 304).
• Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide
  Cheyenne Beaded Buffalo Hide Dress Yoke third quarter 20th century sinew-sewn on softly tanned buffalo hide; beaded with a nesting rectangular design in colors of cobalt, translucent burgundy, white, greasy yellow, pink, and translucent forest green against a sky-blue ground length 10 inches
• Maasai Hide Shield, Kenya/Tanzania,
  Maasai Hide Shield, Kenya/Tanzania, East Africa, 19th/20th century leaf form of Buffalo hide and wood frame with polychromed geometric design and central rib handle 42 x 27 in — 106.7 x 68.6 cm
• Central Plains Beaded Hide
  Central Plains Beaded Hide Moccasins late 19th century sinew-sewn smoke-tanned hide; beaded using colors of translucent green, red white-heart, cobalt, yellow, and white; cuffs having pinked edges length 9 inches x height 6-1/2 inches
• Southern/Eastern African Hide
  Southern/Eastern African Hide Shield, 19th/20th century formed and painted hide with central hard wood shaft handle height 23.25 in — 59.1 cm, diameter 12.5 in — 31.8 cm
• AN AFRICAN BEADED PICTORIAL HIDE
  AN AFRICAN BEADED PICTORIAL HIDE POUCHAn African beaded pictorial hide pouch, 20th Century The hide purse with flap top and beaded panel depicting an elephant surrounded by cowry shells 24.75" L x 7.25" W x 0.25" D Provenance: Acquired by current owner in Africa, 1994 Dimensions: 24.75" L x 7.25" W x 0.25" D Provenance: Acquired by current owner in Africa, 1994
• Kiowa Beaded Hide Strike-a-Light
  Kiowa Beaded Hide Strike-a-Light Case fourth quarter 19th century sinew-sewn harness leather having a slight hourglass form; beaded in colors of rose, green, red white-heart, greasy yellow, light blue, cobalt, and white creating an abstract church design; William- inscribed on back; hide fringe length 8 inches x width 4-1/4 inches
• Northern Plains Child's Hide
  Northern Plains Child's Hide Leggings unadorned sinew-sewn hide leggings; fringe along seam length 26.5 in. ca 1900 Condition: Hide slightly stiff but not fragile.
• A Northern Plains Beaded Hide Pouch
  A Northern Plains Beaded Hide Pouch c. 1880 polychrome geometric design height 1 1/4 in. width 4 in.
• Horsehair Bridle from Deer Lodge
  Horsehair Bridle from Deer Lodge Prison Montana polychrome geometric pattern in natural black white orange red and green; commercial-tanned hide with a Mexican iron bit inlaid with copper mouth bit strips and Mexican silver overlay length 32 in. ca 1900 Condition: Expected wear; near excellent.
• COW HIDE RUGCOW HIDE RUG,
  COW HIDE RUGCOW HIDE RUG,