Curriculum Materials: Art in America Image 14 Lakota Northern Plains region Woman's Dress Late 19th century Leather, cotton, copper discs, bells, and glass beads 51 inches long Gift of James David and John David 74.64.5 Woman's Dress The Lakota ~ The Turtle ~ Traditional Clothing ~ About this Object ~ Look Questions ~ Think Questions Key Points A Lakota woman made this dress from animal hide and embroidered it with glass beads. Made for dancing on special occasions, this type of dress is called a "best dress." The ABSTRACT design of the beaded yoke represents the sacred turtle by the lakeshore. To the Teacher ~ Introduction ~ Timeline ~ Artwork Index ~ Categories for Comparison ~ Glossary ~ How to Order ~ Your Comments