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ca. 1900
37" Beaded Strip + 10" Tongue with Holes from 38" - 42" (Room for More) x 1.75"
Hand Crafted from Hide Leather with Glass Seed Beads with Crosses in Metallic Cut Beads
Collected by Albert Swett for health reasons, spent time on a Dude Ranch near Sheridan, Wy. He visited both the Crow and Cheyenne reservations to take photos. Obtained from Grandson.
In Very Good Condition with very Minor Loss of Trim Red Beads on One Side Near Buckle
Antique Cheyenne beaded belts are beautiful examples of Plains Indian artistry, particularly from the Northern Cheyenne (Tsétsêhéstâhese) people. These items date primarily from the late 19th to early 20th century (c. 1880s–1900s or earlier), when beadwork flourished after glass seed beads became widely available through trade.
Cheyenne beadwork often features geometric designs like crosses, stars, diamonds, triangles, or bold color blocks in vibrant hues—white (background), red, blue, yellow, green, black, and metallic cuts. They use lazy stitch or sinew-sewn techniques on tanned hide (often buffalo or deer), with leather backing or fringes. Belts typically include a tongue (extendable end with holes for adjustment), a small metal buckle, and measure around 1.5–3 inches wide, with beaded sections 30–50 inches long to fit various waist sizes.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Cheyenne
Year Range:
1900 - 1925
Region:
Plains
Dimensions:
37 in10 in38 in42 in1.75 in
