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Pair of women’s leggings with polychrome ribbonwork and beading / Unknown

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Curatorial Remarks

This pair of men's leggings would have been worn for straight dances. This ribbonwork design is typical for men's Osage leggings.

Tags: osage, leggings, ribbonwork, wool, man
People: Osage
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events

From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
Title(s): 
Pair of women’s leggings with polychrome ribbonwork and beading
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Osage
Date: 
19th century - 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
wool, rayon, glass
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.1149
Previous Number(s): 
8427.1149
Department: 
Not On View

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