
La Anunciación del Nahual

Turtle bone and bead necklace
Woman's leather moccasins with beaded floral design / Unknown
Essay/Description
These woman's moccasins are composed of semi-tanned leather with rawhide soles. Beadwork flower on the vamps is of a red center with a green edge and then a white outline. The cuffs are decorated with red and white picot beading. The cuffs and body of the moccasin are all one piece with a seam up the back of the heel. Cotton thread was used for beading and moccasin construction.
Curatorial Remarks
Tags: flower medallion, simple design, multi-colored beads, floral design
People: Osage
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
People: Osage
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial events
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology