Sneakers

92-20-1A

Location: On Display in the Native American Voices

From: United States of America | South Dakota | Rosebud Reservation

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 92-20-1A
Current Location Native American Voices - On Display
Culture Brule | Lakota
Provenience United States of America | South Dakota | Rosebud Reservation
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Creator Mrs. Ollie Hawk
Date Made 1990-1991
Section American
Materials Canvas | Glass | Dental Floss
Description

One of a pair of canvas sneakers decorated with opaque red, white, yellow, and green and facetted "peacock" colored beads. Made by Mrs. Ollie Hawk; worn by her in her "household" ceremonies. Sold sneakers to Brule Sioux Arts and Crafts Cooperative, St. Francis, S.D.

Length 27.4 cm
Width 8.8 cm
Credit Line Gift of Lucy Fowler Williams, 1992

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