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is the form of Dakota moccisin worn by the Crows of Montana is dissected and the parts shown. the skin: Elk, moose or deer, is cut in a V-shaped upper split in the middle and with a T cut at the instep this is sewed together at the straight upper edges forming the heel and in this case the fourth or tab piece spoken of before is inserted along the line of union. the end trailing on the ground. this tail piece, or tab, is used in pulling the moccisin on the foot and as it is usually cut in a distinctive fashion serves as a ready means of identifying the species of the wearer.