Hard soled leather moccasins with beadwork and metal cones on the vamp
Beaded leather moccasins
High top moccasins with beaded geometric designs and metal tacks / Unknown
Curatorial Remarks
Metal tacks became a substitute for German silver buttons. The Kiowa and Comanches often used German silver buttons.
Tags: beaded geometric designs, high top moccasins
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use or ceremonial events, public events, dance events
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology
Tags: beaded geometric designs, high top moccasins
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: domestic use or ceremonial events, public events, dance events
From interviews with Dr. Garrick Bailey, 2018-2020 University of Tulsa, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology