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Green, purple, yellow, and white ribbon sash / Unknown

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This is not a sash, they are ribbon work panels. These type of ribbon work panels would have been worn with straight dance clothing at a dance. Ribbon work panels are also used in making a blanket. If these panels are Osage, it'd be intended for a man to wear. This is indicative by the geometric designs.

Tags: green, ribbon work panels, purple, yellow, white
People: possibly Delaware or 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): 
Green, purple, yellow, and white ribbon sash
Creator(s): 
Unknown
Culture: 
Native American; Delaware
Date: 
20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
silk, cotton
Classification: 
Ethnographic Objects
Clothing and Garments
Object Type: 
Sash
Credit Line: 
Gift from the Marriott-Rachlin Collection
Accession No: 
99.322
Previous Number(s): 
TL2005.20.16
Department: 
Anthropology
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