Beaded Belt

Nez Perce1875/1900

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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