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Judy Deer Coser
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Judy Deer Coser

Sac and Fox/Kickapoo
Birth PlaceLawton, Oklahoma, United States, North America
BiographyJudy Coser is a Native American artist from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Known for her intricate bead work and recreation of traditional clothing and cultural items, Coser's work has been purchased by the Philbrook and Gilcrease museums in Tulsa, OK.

She is Kickapoo-Sac and Fox
Born in Lawton, OK, Judy Coser first became interested in beadwork after seeing her great-grandmother’s traditional native clothing. Her father worked as a leather craftsman, and seeing him work with his hands throughout her childhood inspired Coser to follow in his path. Coser was raised in Shawnee, OK and took her first beading class at a church summer camp in Wyandotte, OK.

Education

Coser attended a semester at St. Gregory’s University and Oklahoma City University, but eventually graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in political science. While Coser attended the University of Oklahoma, she partially funded her education through beadwork and sewing. Coser later started a master’s program at Northeastern State University and then went to the University of New Mexico.

Coser specializes her beadwork in traditional clothing and cultural items. She was among the first bead artists in Oklahoma to incite a renewal of interest in bandolier bags and beaded collars.

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