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Girl's Belt Set

Southern Cheyenne

Not on view

All of the elements of belt sets traditionally worn by Plains woman are present in this little girl’s fancy ensemble. Hanging from the belt, which is studded with German-silver conchos, are three strike-a-light bags (for flint and steel, or government ration cards), a pouch, and various tool cases. The diamond-shaped amulet, deer tails, wood bead, and two shells are charms for protection. When worn, the metal cones on four ornaments produced a jingling sound.

Girl's Belt Set, Commercial and native-tanned leather, German-silver conchos, glass beads, metal cones, cowrie shells, brass beads, bone, deer tails, pigment, shell, wooden bead, brass gear, metal key, Southern Cheyenne

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