rawhide soles; tanned uppers; split tongues; tops beaded overall with stripes and crosses in green, black, red and white

Pair of Moccasins, c. 1890

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The Nehiiyawak are one of the most northern Plains tribes, occupying portions of Canada. Because they were numerous and inhabited a vast territory, their spot-stitch style of beadwork and decorative patterns, influenced neighboring tribes such as the Pikuni and A'aninin.

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Title
Pair of Moccasins
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Artist
Accession Number
2002.57.8a,b
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rawhide soles; tanned uppers; split tongues; tops beaded overall with stripes and crosses in green, black, red and white