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Introduction
A pair of moccasins with inset U-shaped vamp and floral (raised) beadwork; probably made by Hodenosaunee for the tourist market; purchased from Alfred Lachs.
Nation of Maker:
Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
probably from the Hodenosaunee, as stated on catalogue card
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
catalogue card
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Materials
commercially tanned leather, black velvet, red cotton twill tape, cotton cloth, paper, cotton yarn, brass sequins, seed beads (white, powder blue, pink, yellow, translucent red, -glass and -yellow)
Techniques or Format
Two-part construction: inset U-shaped vamp, no separate cuffs, heel seem; ankle edges finished with two lines of beads and zigzag band
Motifs and Patterns
floral design
Condition:
fair, loose beadwork, loose vamp and corroded sequins; used
Provenance
Current Location:
Ethnologisches Museum Berlin, Germany
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
IV-B-12471 a, b
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
124
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