National american indian clothing difference

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gogok

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I has been confused. Do you know what clothing difference in between national Indian - Sioux and Crow? I knew they were difference tribe and I had had search a lot of picture. But I cannot identify the big difference from their cloth... (see attachment). Because I need to convert the "Kicking bear" Sioux (PiliPili) to Crow clothing...

Sorry, I'm not good with Indian history but I'm trying to understand.

Thank You,
William Tsang
 

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Very little difference in the clothing items themselves from tribe to tribe. The tribal identity is shown in the decorations such as bead/quill work and feather arrangements. Very subtle.
The patterns and colors of the beadwork show distinctions. Our friend Guy Herrick is probably as close to an expert on this subject as anyone I know. Guy?
 
Yes, I hope Guy will chime in for your sake. As for some of the distinctive decorative details Steve has mentioned already, the Crows were/are prolific with the bead and quill work. I know they used a lot of triangular and hourglass shapes in the designs and typically used white borders around designs often to make them more visually impressive. A favorite color combination was dusty pinkish rose and light blue. Also, this one you are working on appears to have a full head-dress though if he did not, the frontal up-do and 3 or more braids often worn by the men could be other distinguishing features. Hope this helps for now.

DG
 
Dear Guys,

I would like to ask a question about the Horse
Saddles.​
I'm going to make Crow "Apsáalooke". Do Ladys and Gentlemen had difference on the saddles in between the other tribes?

Sorry, for the easy question for professional/Doctor and Master.

Thanks,

William Tsang
Crow%2BWIP_1.jpg
 
Dear Guys,

I would like to ask a question about the Horse
Saddles.​
I'm going to make Crow "Apsáalooke". Do Ladys and Gentlemen had difference on the saddles in between the other tribes?

Sorry, for the easy question for professional/Doctor and Master.

Thanks,

William Tsang
Crow%2BWIP_1.jpg
According to Mrs Helm, part Cherokee and walking encyclopaedia on all things horsey no saddle just a blanket
Steve
 
I think it has already been said , there wasn't much difference clothing for the plains Indians but a lot of difference in the colour and patterns in the bead work . Steve is probably your best source for information but I will help you as much as the books I have allow .
chippy
 
I has been confused. Do you know what clothing difference in between national Indian - Sioux and Crow? I knew they were difference tribe and I had had search a lot of picture. But I cannot identify the big difference from their cloth... (see attachment). Because I need to convert the "Kicking bear" Sioux (PiliPili) to Crow clothing...

Sorry, I'm not good with Indian history but I'm trying to understand.

Thank You,
William Tsang

Hi William,
Here are some links may be useful for your project:
http://travelphotobase.com/s/8HORSE.HTM
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-culture/
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/indian-tribes/sioux-tribe.htm
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/indian-tribes/crow-tribe.htm
http://www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/native-american-culture/horse-war-paint.htm
 
Ladys and Gentlemen,
Thank You very much for your help.

I need to read more and see how I can delivery the style of them in the correct Native American wind.
I will upload the WIP in this area. This should be a great idea for share the idea and I need your professional point of view to make it right.

Good Days,

William Tsang
 
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