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Beaded leather moccasins with white beaded field around perimeter with triangular designs / Unknown

Essay/Description

Beaded leather moccasins. White beaded field around perimeter with triangular designs. Band of light blue beadwork around cuff. Blue beaded buffalo prints on vamp, as well as geometric figures. Split “V” cuff. All beadwork is done with lazy stitch.

Curatorial Remarks

Greasy yellow beads are an identifier that the moccasins are from the late 19th century during the reservation period. The beadwork on the heel covering the seam is an indication of the Cheyenne style. There is wear on the bottom of the moccasins.

Tags: foot impression, greasy yellow beads, leather ties, white beads, beadwork, light blue beads
People: Cheyenne
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: reservation period, domestic use, ceremonial events

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

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Title(s): 
Beaded leather moccasins with white beaded field around perimeter with triangular designs
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Cheyenne
Date: 
late 19th century
Period: 
Historic
Place: 
United States of America
Materials/Techniques: 
hide, glass, cotton
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.406a-b
Department: 
Not On View

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