The heel of the moccasins resembles typical Cheyenne style with the beadwork going up the back. They were worn. The design on the toe is a unique and high unusual element. These moccasins probably had a personal meaning and have some sort of important significance.

Tags: hard sole, leather ties, white beads, red beads, blue beads
People: Cheyenne
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use

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