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Beaded ceremonial leather vest decorated with mirrors and attached belt / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

The mirrors that are attached to this vest are of European influence along with the style of the vest. There appears to be multiple leaf designs in the beadwork. The stylistic elements of this vest seem to share ideas from multiple tribes.

Tags: vest, leather, prestige item
People: Kiowa
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events

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

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Title(s): 
Beaded ceremonial leather vest decorated with mirrors and attached belt
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Kaw (artist and user)
Date: 
circa 1910
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, cotton, silk, glass, metal
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.1771
Previous Number(s): 
8426.1771
Department: 
Not On View

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