Antique Santee Sioux Quilled Hide Gauntlets

Handmade Santee Sioux quilled gauntlets. These deer hide gauntlets are cotton sewn with floral designs quilled on the cuff and a central star with floral designs on the glove. The inside lining and edges of the gauntlets are adorned with commercial cloth. Very beautiful and intricate dyed porcupine quill work.

Condition: Approximately 20% quill loss.

Circa: 1920