BEAD: Moccasins & Leg Bands

Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b

When it comes to ceremonial gear, Native Americans are well-appointed from head-to-toe. Moccasins and leg bands with intricately beaded designs are part of their wardrobe.

Ojibwe Beaded Moccasins

Ojibwe leather moccasins featuring spot-stitch applique beading. Artist unknown. Donated by Katie Jongewaard. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b
Ojibwe leather moccasins featuring spot-stitch applique beading. Artist unknown. Donated by Katie Jongewaard. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b.
Ojibwe leather moccasins featuring spot-stitch applique beading. Artist unknown. Donated by Katie Jongewaard. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b
Ojibwe leather moccasins featuring spot-stitch applique beading. Artist unknown. Donated by Katie Jongewaard. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b.
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b.
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b.
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b.
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b
Detail on Ojibwe beaded leather moccasins. MCHS collections, #2005.97.27a&b.

 

Native Moccasins

Native Moccasins: This pair of Native moccasins came to the Morrison County Historical Society in 1945. They are leather and feature seed beads spot-stitch appliqued into geometric patterns. Tribal affiliation and artist unknown. Donated by Mike Schomer. MCHS collections, #1945.4.
Native Moccasins: This pair of Native moccasins came to the Morrison County Historical Society in 1945. They are leather and feature seed beads spot-stitch appliqued into geometric patterns. Tribal affiliation and artist unknown. Donated by Mike Schomer. MCHS collections, #1945.4.
Native Moccasins: This pair of Native moccasins came to the Morrison County Historical Society in 1945. They are leather and feature seed beads spot-stitch appliqued into geometric patterns. Tribal affiliation and artist unknown. Donated by Mike Schomer. MCHS collections, #1945.4.
Native Moccasins: This pair of Native moccasins came to the Morrison County Historical Society in 1945. They are leather and feature seed beads spot-stitch appliqued into geometric patterns. Tribal affiliation and artist unknown. Donated by Mike Schomer. MCHS collections, #1945.4.
Detail on Native moccasins. MCHS collections, #1945.4.
Detail on Native moccasins. MCHS collections, #1945.4.
Detail on Native moccasins. MCHS collections, #1945.4.
Detail on Native moccasins. MCHS collections, #1945.4.

 

Ojibwe Beaded Leg Bands

Beaded Leg Bands: These loom-woven beaded leg bands were presented by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Nathan Richardson. Donated by Mary (Richardson) Harker. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.
Beaded Leg Bands: These loom-woven beaded leg bands were presented by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Nathan Richardson. Donated by Mary (Richardson) Harker. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.
Beaded Leg Bands: These loom-woven beaded leg bands were presented by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Nathan Richardson. Donated by Mary (Richardson) Harker. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.
Beaded Leg Bands: These loom-woven beaded leg bands were presented by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe to Nathan Richardson. Donated by Mary (Richardson) Harker. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.
Detail of Ojibwe beaded leg bands presented to Nathan Richardson. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.
Detail of Ojibwe beaded leg bands presented to Nathan Richardson. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.
Detail of Ojibwe beaded leg bands presented to Nathan Richardson. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.
Detail of Ojibwe beaded leg bands presented to Nathan Richardson. MCHS collections, # 1940.42.12a&b.

 

BEAD Exhibit Intro

Gashkibidaagan (Ojibwe bandolier bags)

Beaded purses & bags

Moccasins & leg bands

Beaded bands

Necklaces

Rosaries

Dresses

Miscellaneous Items