Girl's Belt Set
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.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.
Artwork Details
- Title: Girl's Belt Set
- Date: ca. 1884
- Geography: United States, Oklahoma
- Culture: Southern Cheyenne
- Medium: 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
- Dimensions: 12 3/4 × 22 3/8 in. (32.4 × 56.8 cm)
- Classification: Hide-Costumes
- Credit Line: Kansas City Museum and Union Station, Kansas City, Missouri (1940.617)
- Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing