Minneapolis Institute of Art
Cape
Dakhóta artistLinkedCulture matchlcp-1c8bccbc3c2d
- Date
- c. 1840–90
- Medium
- Hide, beads, cotton, silk
- Culture
- Dakhóta
- Department
- Arts of the Americas
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
- Object ID
- 104837
From the Minneapolis Institute of Art record
This rare cape exemplifies the skillfully executed floral designs characteristic of Dakota beadwork. Using the smallest of glass beads, artists create symmetrical, balanced motifs inspired by the plants they see around them. Note the intricately worked stars sprinkled across the cape and the delicate tendrils along the clasp opening. Dakhóta, United States, Americas
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- Credit line
- The Robert C. Winton Fund and gift of funds from Constance Kunin
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