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Woman’s beaded leather moccasins with geometric designs / Unknown

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Woman’s beaded leather moccasins with geometric designs.

Curatorial Remarks

Women's moccasins. The style of moccasin reflects the Osage while the beadwork appears more Arapaho. Orange beads were used starting in the 20th century. The orange beads used are irregular.

Tags: orange beads, green beads, leather ties, geometric designs, cross
People: Southern Plains
Places: Southern Plains, 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): 
Woman’s beaded leather moccasins with geometric designs
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; possibly Osage or Shawnee
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Period: 
Historic
Place: 
United States of America
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, glass, cotton
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.341a-b
Department: 
Not On View

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