This is a very rare and authentic fully beaded doll from renowned Sioux Native American Indian, Mary Standstall dating to circa 1940-1950’s. This example shows all Indian tanned hide with sinew sewing, real human hair and all early period correct glass seed beads showing a pictorial scene of warriors on horse back playing coupe. The beadwork shows a maroon background with colors of chalk white, greasy yellow, greasy blue, butterscotch yellow, lilac and black. The doll has a fully beaded long dress with fringe, with fully beaded belt, fully beaded shoulder cape with fringe, high top fully beaded moccasins and wampum choker. The piece is holding a beaded bag and is in well preserved museum condition. This is a very nice large size. Provenance: The set was authenticated by a prominent expert in Billings, Montana and is from Mary Standstall. Two other examples of Mary Standstall beaded dolls can been seen from the Dr. Kent Vickery (1942-2011) collection sold in Cowan’s 2013 Auction. This is the finest Mary Standstall example offered for public sale. This doll measures 17 1/4" tall by 9 1/2" wide.