Included in this lot is a Plains Indian Quill, Bead, and Leather Cuff Bracelet, signed, circa late 20th century. The Plains Indians most commonly associated with quillwork are the Lakota Sioux, who extensively used porcupine quills to decorate their clothing and other items, with women traditionally being the primary practitioners of this art form. Quillwork is an art form unique to Native Americans. It was practiced for hundreds of years before the arrival of pioneers on the Great Plains. During the 18th and 19th centuries quilling arts reached one of their highest levels of development. Quillwork was used to decorate shirts, moccasins, and jewelry. This distinctive practice has endured over the centuries to become one of the most recognizable art forms of the Great Plains today. This cuff bracelet features quill stitching geometric designs in dyed colours of red, white, blue, and, yellow. Trade seed beads in colours of red, white, blue, and, yellow adorn the edges quills and beads are stitched on a leather wrapped metal bracelet. The artist's signature can be faintly visible on inside rail. A stunning and artistic piece of craftsmanship, this cuff bracelet is in very nice condition, no damage noted. Interior measurements are 2.25"L x 1"W x 2"H