Moccasins, c. 1890
Pikuni (Blackfeet)expand_more
Animal hide, sinew, cotton, glass beadsexpand_more
The Christina N. and Swan J. Turnblad Memorial Fundexpand_more 91.85.5a,b
Not on Viewexpand_more
Pikuni moccasin construction and beadwork techniques are similar to those of their tribal neighbors, the A'ani (Gros Ventre) and the Nehiiyawak (Plains Cree). All three tribes use the chevron design on the vamps of their moccasins, and often use the spot stitch technique.
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- Moccasins
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 91.85.5a,b
- Curator Approved
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