moccasins

moccasins

moccasins

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Introduction

Wraparound style moccasins made of hide with both tanned and untanned sections, secured with tanned hide ties. Floral silk embroidery with bright colours. Nêhiyawak (Western Plains Cree) or Métis.

Nation of Maker: Cree Nehiyawak (Western Plains Cree) Métis
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British Museum Catalog Card.

Place of Origin: Minnesota, USA
Date Made or Date Range: Early 19 C to Late 19 C
Materials

Made of hide; with tanned and untanned sections, silk embroidery thread; pink, green, red, blue, and, white.

Techniques or Format

Wrap around style moccasins with leather thongs for ties. A symmetrical floral design decorates the vamp.

Condition: Good.
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British Museum Catalog Card.

Current Location: British Museum, London, UK
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 2636
GKS Reference Number: 25957
How to Cite this Item

Unknown artist, moccasins. Currently in the British Museum, 2636. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip December 2007; GRASAC item id 25957.

Record Creation Context

Record created as part of practicum, winter 2009.

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