High top moccasins were worn in place of leggings. They were widely traded and worn by women in tribes in Oklahoma during the mid-20th century. High top moccasins were a status symbol because of their value.

Tags: high top moccasins, beaded
People: Possibly Kiowa
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial use

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