Child's moccasins with initials HB beaded in blue on the vamp with an American flag in a field of white beads. The edges of the ankle cuff are picot beaded with black and translucent bluish-white beads. Intermittent sections of geometric beaded motifs in red, dark blue, yellow and turquoise encircle the shoe just above the sole.

The bead work on the heel indicates Cheyenne and early 20th century. This pair of moccasins have worn soles. Initials "HB" with American flag design on top of the foot.

Tags: American flag, white, red, blue, greasy yellow beads, bead work, leather ties, light blue
People: possibly Cheyenne or Arapaho
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: possibly domestic use or ceremonial events

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology