Featured in this lot is this North Dakota Mandan Hidatsa Indian "Satin Star Quilt" circa mid to late 1900's. This quilt shows traditional "Satin Star" design with a Bethlehem star centered on a off-white satin field with a purple border; the star shows shades of purple with a dark green coloration and a crystal design to the the star. The quilt itself shows a sewn floral design and wonderful craftsmanship. 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 Provenance: Collected at a powwow in New Town, ND. Home of the three affiliated tribes, Hadassah, Arizona, and Mandan. 2017.