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Beaded Belt

Nez Perce1875/1900

Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service

Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service
Moose, WY, United States

Plains, Columbia River Plateau, and Great Basin women always belted their dresses. Earlier soft hide belts were gradually replaced by highly stylized beaded belts made of heavy harness leather. Both men and women wore beaded belts on occasion.

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  • Title: Beaded Belt
  • Creator: Nez Perce
  • Date: 1875/1900
  • Location: Columbia River Plateau
  • Contributor: Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service
  • Photographer: David Swift
  • Measurements: L 94, W 5 cm
  • Material: Leather, glass beads
  • Current Location: Colter Bay Visitor Center
  • Catalog Number: GRTE 5836
Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service

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