Arapaho Split Horn Bonnet

The bonnet was most likely worn by a high-ranking chief or warrior. The cap has two split buffalo horns. Each horn is beaded at the tip and decorated with dyed horsehair. There is a wonderful porcupine quilled rosette at the top of the cap, which is further decorated with several quill wrapped drops with tin cone dangles. The bonnet has a great beaded brow band. The cap and full trailer have various painted medicine symbols including circles, bear paws, and antelope horns. The trailer is further decorated with two beaded drops.