Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Moccasin | |
Source |
Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum | |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) | |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) | |
Catalog Number |
2019.008.001 | |
Description |
These moccasins were made around 1925 by a Meskwaki tribe member. These moccasins include 4 beaded "ears", two each, on the sides of the shoe. "Ear 1" has two birds facing each other and "ear 2" depicts flowers. The moccasins are made from a tanned leather. Moccasins are a common footwear among Native American tribes, yet not all moccasins look the same. They are known for their durability and design, so much so that many shoe companies make their own modern versions of "the moccasin". The modern moccasins we see in stores are far from original Native American moccasins such as the ones shown above. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
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Additional Research & Sources |
The Meskwaki tribe has always lived in the midwestern region, but not always Iowa. Before they were moved into Iowa, they used to live in the Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan areas. The Sauk and Meskwaki tribes allied with each other in 1735 to fend off European settlers, but failed. Eventually the Sauk and Meskwaki tribes moved into Iowa. In 1845, due to US westward expansion and land concessions, the Sauk and Meskwaki tribes quickly lost all of their land. The Meskwaki were soon pushed into Kansas, all but the few that decided to stay and hide in Iowa. Eventually in 1857, the Meskwaki tribe would formally buy 80 acres of land in Tama County. Today, the Meskwaki own more than 8,100 acres of land in Iowa. The Sauk and Meskwaki are also the only Native American tribe in Iowa that are recognized by the federal government. (Meskwaki.org)Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - Local |
County Tag |
Tama | |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Arts & Culture Native American Native Americans Meskwaki Nation Shoes |
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Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
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