These moccasins have cow rawhide soles. After the buffalo herds vanished, Plains Indians became farmers and cattle ranchers. Cow rawhide was used increasingly in place of bison.
Details
Title: Moccasins
Creator: Dakota
Date: 1900/1920
Location: Plains
Contributor: Grand Teton National Park, National Park Service
Photographer: David Swift
Measurements: W 27, H 9.5, D 8 cm
Material: Buckskin, glass beads
Current Location: Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
Catalog Number: GRTE 5126
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