
Wa-ho-béck-ee, a Handsome Brave

Men’s beaded leather moccasins with geometric designs
Beaded leather moccasins with red and black geometric designs against a blue beaded background / Unknown
Essay/Description
Cheyenne women’s moccasins from the late 19th century. Blue beaded background with various red and black beaded geometric designs at perimeter and red beaded geometric designs on vamp, with a small lane of beading at instep. “V” shaped spilt in cuff. All beading is done with lazy stitch.
Curatorial Remarks
Tags: beaded
People: Cheyenne
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial, public events
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
People: Cheyenne
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial, public events
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology