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moccasins
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Introduction
A pair of moccasins, two-part construction; decorated with silk thread embroidery; "obtained from Mrs. Marian McPherson, an Ojibwa woman, Conchiching near Fort Francis, Ontario"; Anishinaabe; purchased from Mr. Jones.
Nation of Maker:
Anishinaabe
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
stated on catalogue card
Place of Origin:
Couchiching First Nation
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
catalogue card
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Materials
brain tanned moose hide, faded pink wool twill tape, silk thread (green, red, orange, ocher, faded violet, yellow)cotton yarn
Techniques or Format
Two-part construction: inset U-shaped vamp, separate cuffs, heel and toe seem; ankle edges cut in zigzag pattern; vamp decorated with silk thread embroidery
Motifs and Patterns
floral design
Condition:
good, unused
Provenance
Current Location:
Ethnologisches Museum Berlin, Germany
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
IV-B-6498 a, b
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
901
Record Creation Context
Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.
Approximate Place of Origin