Beautiful vintage leather Apache dress. Very likely Jicarilla. Bead applique and tin cones.

“The entire community supports the wearer for whom these were made exclusively, in her personal ceremony changing from a girl into a woman and we all hope for the blessing of childbearing which is most important for Apache peoples, children above most other things are highest valued and protected at all costs.” Communication: Apache Elder 2024

Measures: Flat measured 20” across at approximate shoulder. 18” across body x 44” long, plus an additional 5 inches of fringe.

Excellent vintage condition. Some minor bead loss as expected. Degradation of trade cloth at collar.