Some Plains Indian women wore boots, which were essentially moccasins combined with leggings. They decorated the boots with quill or bead work, painted designs, or even silver medallions (“conchas”) from the Southwest (Paterek 1994).
Unknown. Beaded leather high top moccasins with fringe around the cuff. 84.439a-b. Kravis Discovery Center. early 20th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/84439a-b (10/08/2019).
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