Featured in this lot is this North Dakota Mandan Hidatsa Indian "Satin Star Quilt" circa mid 1900's. This quilt shows a curious example of double border of blue, white and yellow with a Bethlehem star constructed of blue and yellow on a off white field. The quilt shows a star and accent sewn decoration. The pattern of the star quilt is inspired by the Morning Star. ... Historically, star patterns were created with plant dyes and adorned buffalo hides and tipis. When missionaries arrived in the mid-to-late 1800's, they introduced textiles and sewing to Native American women and the star quilt was born. Mandan, self-name Numakiki, North American Plains Indians who traditionally lived in semipermanent villages along the Missouri River in what is now North Dakota. They spoke a Siouan language, and their oral traditions suggest that they once lived in eastern North America. The condition of this of this star quilt is good with no obvious signs of damage and in good overall condition. The measurements of this star quilt are 94" x 83 1/2". Provenance: Collected at a powwow in New Town, ND. Home of the three affiliated tribes, Hadassah, Arizona, and Mandan. 2017.