The lot features an Arapaho Ghost Dance Shield from circa 1890. The shield is from the past collections of Ben Thompson and Tom Hardy. The piece is comprised of a thick parfleche circular base covered with brain-tanned buckskin hide pulled and stretched over it. The front is painted in old pigment mineral ocher dyes of black, green, red, and yellow with the Ghost Dance symbols of the flying waterbird, lightening bolts, half moon, moons, and both four and five point morning stars. The top of the shield is adorned with old red stroud clothe cute at the bottom into serrated fringes. The original arm bands are still attached on the back and have some minor discoloration from sweat stains and use. True Ghost Dance relics are extremely rare and sought after. This piece shows the correct symbols and manufacture to be a true Ghost dance piece. The shield measures 17.5" x 19.75". For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer