Moccasin

45-15-456B

From: Canada

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 45-15-456B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Athapaskan (uncertain)
Provenience Canada
Culture Area Subarctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Moose Skin | Moose Bristle | Wool
Technique Embroidered
Iconography Floral Motif
Description

Athaspascan type, moose skin sole and long, broad U-shaped tongue constituting the instep piece. T-heel seam and short straight toe-seam, wide shank piece sewed to ankle with red flannel insert, moosebristle embroidery on instep. Floral design nearly obliterated, two hide loops for the tie thong, soiled and torn.

Length 27.94 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Owen Stephens, 1945

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