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Finger woven sash and tassels with orange, cream, and yellow cotton yarn / Steve and Tony Bolinger

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Orange, yellow, and cream cotton sash

Curatorial Remarks

At one time, belts or sashes such as this one were widely used. However, they became rare during the 20th century.

Tags: sash, woven, orange, yellow
People: Osage
Places: Southern Plains, Oklahoma
Purpose: social events, recreational activities

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

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Title(s): 
Finger woven sash and tassels with orange, cream, and yellow cotton yarn
Culture: 
Native American; possibly Osage
Date: 
20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
cotton
Classification: 
Ethnographic Objects
Object Type: 
Sash
Credit Line: 
Gifted in honor of James Bruce Bolinger
Accession No: 
94.91
Previous Number(s): 
TL2010.34.13; TL 2010.34.13
Department: 
Anthropology
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