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1997 6th Annual Razorback PowWow Items

Kelli McCain Nixon, Alumni and Staff

Two items of PowPow regalia laid out, including a tanned pair of closed toed shoes with colorful fringing along the top edges and a feather fan colorful and intricate beading along the handle.

PowPow regalia laid out, including two sashs bordered with blue at the top, red at the bottom, and white in the middle. One says "University of Arkansas" and the other says "Kelli McCain Quapaw." There is also an intricately beaded crown with a blue background and three circular designs.

Two PowPow accessories laid out, including a decorative metal hair comb with many teeth to hold it in place and a beaded bracelet. The comb in silver with a blue stone in the center and the bracelet has blue, black and white beading with an iridescent circular shell piece in the middle with a small metal feather attachment..

6th Annual Razorback PowPow paper program. The heading is circled with four feathers dangling from the circle. The program lists the events for the evening, those coordinating it, and a dedication to a Native American Student Association member David Miller, who had recently passed away.

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I have items from the 1997 6th Annual Razorback PowWow held in Barnhill Arena. I was the 1997 University of Arkansas PowWow Princess, representing the Quapaw Nation, while a student on campus. I have the PowWow program, my regalia (tribal clothing ), a beaded crown, sash and pictures from the event. This was such a special time in my life, I would love to share the experience!