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Introduction
Haudenosaunee-style hide moccasin, with single-seam construction and folded cuffs. Front seam decorated with white glass beads in diamond pattern, which are now deteriorated. Red silk ribbon trim on front and edge of cuff.
Nation of Maker:
Seneca
Nation of Origin
style
Date Made or Date Range:
before 1945
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Materials
Leather, glass beads, silk ribbon
Techniques or Format
Each made of single piece of hide, with cuffs folded downward. Single seam at top and at heel. Ribbon and beadwork cover top seam.
Motifs and Patterns
Wavy lines and curvilinear motifs create a netted appearance with diamond shapes. Similar around the cuffs - Wavy lines and curvilinear motifs.
Other Notes
Signs of wear indicated on sole
Dimensions:
26.67 × 11.113 × 7.62 cm
Condition:
Poor condition, silk ribbon deteriorating. Beadwork missing around the cuff
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catalog data
Provenance
Current Location:
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA, USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
E28563
Date of Acquisition by the Institution:
1979
Who the Institution Acquired the Relative or Heritage Item From:
Gift of Mr. Edward S. Moseley, 1979 (catalog data)
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
45067
Record Creation Context
Visit to Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, MA) of Wahsontiio Cross and Alexandra Nahwegahbow, assisted by Eric Wohlin on 10 August 2015.
Approximate Place of Origin