The lot features a beautiful circa 1870-1880's Sioux beaded saddle blanket from the ex-collection of Robert Jerich and formerly from the Cowan's September 2020 sale. The piece exhibits Indian tanned hide strips which are sinew sewn with the body consisting of an early horse feed bag having the original lettering and symbol still present on the front. The bag shows all period correct 19th glass trade seed beads, sinew sewn, in a classic Sioux geometric pattern. The bead colors are greasy pea green, greasy yellow, red white heart, cobalt, and chalk white. The bag is truly stunning with the feed bag lettering, spelling something close to AMBROSE A HIMES with the original Horse figure below which is surrounded by artful beadwork. The piece is well kept and from a prominent collection. Provenance: From the Collection of Robert Jerich, Illinois; sold in Cowan's September 2020 auction for over $5,000 (w/ bp); from a prominent Bozeman, Montana collection who predominately purchased from Cowan's, Sothebys, Skinner, Bonhams, Morphy's, March in Montana, North American Auction and others prestigious auction houses. Measures overall length 74 in. x width 26.25 in.