Leather pouch with beaded tree design in center and a beaded border around bag
Long, loom beaded belt with blue beads
Black man'sshirt with beaded design on front / Unknown
Essay/Description
Black wool stroud with black list at bottom, neck opening unhemmed, silk ribbon border missing on placket; silk ribbon fringe on bottom of placket. Two pearl buttons with male figure in beads at base; white diamond element epaulets on each shoulder. Foliate, cross, and diamond panels on either side down front. Cuffs trimmed in foliate and step terracd elements. Back features deep stepped elements with hearts pendant and floating crescent moon in center
Curatorial Remarks
Unusual to see this much beadwork on a shirt rather than a jacket. This was likely a prestige item.
Tags: man, shirt, beaded
People: Probably Kaw or Potawatomi
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial use, formal attire
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
Tags: man, shirt, beaded
People: Probably Kaw or Potawatomi
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use, ceremonial use, formal attire
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology