Moccasins

Muscogee/ Creek, Native American

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Women constructed each delicate yet functional center-seam moccasin from a single piece of dyed hide. This pair of moccasins, likely worn on special occasions, features elaborate floral and zigzag patterns. They are embroidered with tiny trade beads strung on a cotton thread with a stiffened tip and then secured to the hide with a needle and thread. The golden beads on the toes are metal, a valuable trade good, and the silk lining allowed the wearer to reveal a glint of luxury fabric at the ankle.

Moccasins, Tanned leather, dye, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, and glass and metal beads, Muscogee/ Creek, Native American

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Moccasins, Tanned leather, dye, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, and glass and metal beads, Muscogee/ Creek, Native American
Moccasins, Tanned leather, dye, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, and glass and metal beads, Muscogee/ Creek, Native American
Moccasins, Tanned leather, dye, cotton cloth, silk ribbon, and glass and metal beads, Muscogee/ Creek, Native American

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