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Beaded moccasins with multiple geometric designs at vamp and perimeter / Unknown

Essay/Description

Beaded moccasins with multiple geometric designs at vamp and perimeter. Hard sole. Tapered cuff.

Curatorial Remarks

These moccasins have a buffalo hoof beaded design on the top and are from the 1920s or 1930s.

Tags: hard soled, leather ties, red, white, blue, brown, beadwork
People: possibly Cheyenne
Places: 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 moccasins with multiple geometric designs at vamp and perimeter
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Cheyenne
Date: 
1920 - 1930
Period: 
Historic
Place: 
Oklahoma, United States of America
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, glass
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.313a-b
Department: 
Not On View

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