This is a strikingly beautiful, Native American- made Lakota (Sioux) contemporary collection (ca. 2003).
The traditional war shirt was hand made from hide, beads, and other traditional adornment, including human hair.
The utility belt includes the traditional Lakota items - scabbard and knife, possibles pouch and strike-a-lite.
This is a fine, contemporary work of art that took hundreds of hours to create. It makes a stunning display that honors our Native American heritage - this is The Spirit of America.
The Shelton Smith Collection is proud to represent the great work of a number of Native American artists, and we always have a good selection of Native American art work on display in our Vail gallery.
