Moccasin

96-20-2A

From: Canada | Hopedale and Nain (Moravian Mission Stations) | Coast of Labrador

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 96-20-2A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Eskimo
Provenience Canada | Hopedale and Nain (Moravian Mission Stations) | Coast of Labrador
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Date Made 1937
Section American
Materials Sealskin | Beads
Technique Sewn
Description

Right footed sealskin eskimo moccasin (companion to 96-20-2B). Short brown fur base and innersole with long fur trim opening. Leather sole bottom. Red and green beaded flower design with single yellow bead in center, located on top of a circular leather insert, and white and clear colored beadworking.

Length 27 cm
Width 10.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. E. Perot Walker, 1996

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