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Beaded arm bands with geometric design in red, blue, yellow and white / Unknown

Curatorial Remarks

These arm bands were likely worn during powwows. This edge design in the beadwork is also common in Cheyenne moccasins.

Tags: arm bands, blue, yellow, red, white
People: Native American
Places: Oklahoma
Purpose: ceremonial use

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

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Title(s): 
Beaded arm bands with geometric design in red, blue, yellow and white
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American
Date: 
20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
glass, hide, metal
Classification: 
Object Type: 
Accession No: 
84.882a-b
Previous Number(s): 
8400.882 a-b
Department: 
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