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C. 1960-1975s.  Shoshone beaded male doll.  Cotton thread, yarn, buckskin, cloth, seed beads.  This doll depicts a Traditional Dancer as in the 1960-1975 period, as might be seen on the powwow circuit.  The dancer has on beaded cuffs, with matching beaded "mirror" bag, matching beaded belt, and matching beaded moccasins with bell & fur anklets.  He also has on an apron, leggings, beaded breastplate, and an imitation "roach" headdress.  Click here or on the image to see the reverse.  Collected on the Wind River Reservation.  Courtesy private collection.

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