1979 Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux Paperback Carrie A. Lyford Vintage Book SHOP ALEXLITTLETHINGS.COM

The Sioux believed that the art of quilling was brought to a woman in a dream. She in turn taught others how to work with the quills. Each woman used personal and original designs which she received through her own dreams. When European beads became available the traditional designs were carried over into beadwork.
Quill and Beadwork of the Western Sioux is the classic work on these important Plains Indian arts, applying to the Cheyenne's and Arapahoe's as well as to the Sioux. The book is at once a history and a practical, easy to follow manual for people wishing to recreate for themselves objects decorated in an authentic and traditional manner. Book is in great condition no fold mark or dented corners. All sales are final and as-is. Many new items listed daily, Thank you for looking. Please come back again


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