Possibly Hinono’eino’ (Arapaho), Southern Plains, USA, 19th century Buckskin, beads, sinew Accession Number 1976.558.8
The soft soled, beautifully decorated moccasins of the Plains groups are testimony to women’s skills as seamstresses.
Among certain groups, women’s sewing skills were as admired as a warrior’s prowess in battle.
Back to the top
