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Horse and Rider

Artist Dianne Ottogary (Shoshone)

Date1980s

MediumGlass beads, cloth, feathers, leather/hide, wood, yarn, Breyer Horse armature, brain tanned and smoked hide, felt, sequins

Dimensions9” H x 7 1/2” W

SignedOn horse’s underbelly: Dianne Ottogary

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Dr. Earl Smith

Object numberNA2008.42.SMI

DescriptionHorse and rider “doll.” The horse has painted black and red lightning designs on forelegs, black or red/black encircling eyes, and hand print on right flank. Male rider sits on blue saddle blanket. Rider carries bow with beaded string, and beaded quiver, lance, and shield. Bead and feather trim adorn rider’s clothing, blanket, horse trappings, and hooves. Rider wears leather pants and fringed jacket, and feather and bead hair ornament.

ClassificationsToys

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