This Plateau dress made by Angela Swedberg is showcased on her blog. It is made from Mt. Sheep hide which is an excellent hide for making dresses and war shirts due to its durability but thin quality.
Angela makes original Plains and Plateau style Indian art, based on 19th century aesthetics and use authentic materials that were available in that time frame (1820-1900). She restores and does conservation work of antique Indian art. She is a tribally certified Indian Artisan in accordance with the Indian Arts and Crafts act of 1990. Recently she have been exploring the world of art glass and the ways of incorporating it into a modern expression of established tribal art forms. Her other passion is horses. "They often influence my work, and give much to my soul."
Angela did the restoration work on this Chief David Young Cayuse horse Collar that is shown in this Mayor Moorhouse photo.
Trade Blanket Capote - Plateau Style
Angela has also worked on this Plateau Mt. Sheep dress worn by the wife of Mnainak, a Yakima Chief in this Curtis photo.
There are more photos of this dress on her blog.
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