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The Grand Robe
Not on view
The imagery on this buffalo hide (widely known as The Grand Robe due to its superb quality) celebrates the deeds of at least two great Lakota warriors and their companions. The painted histories, by unknown male artists, came to life when the owner used the garment to recount battle stories. Sixty figures are depicted across fourteen episodes, which merge together to form a composition filled with movement and visual energy.
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