Brahma/Brahmin Deer skin seat and dress

[Venkatraman Iyer]

Why does Brahma/brahmins sit upon and wear a dress made of deer skin
while doing sacrifices? What kind of deer is it?,
Indian art depicts Brahma's upper garments with a black antelope.

Thanks for your help,
V. Iyer
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