Moccasins

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Introduction

Moccasins made of caribou hide with fabric cuff. Mistassini Cree, pre-1910. Collected by Frank G. Speck.

Nation of Maker: Cree

Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

NMAI Catalog Card.

Place of Origin: Mistissini

Date Made or Date Range: 1880s to 1910

Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

NMAI Catalog Card.

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Materials

Made of caribou hide, wool fabric and sinew.

Techniques or Format

Upper has "caribou tooth" toe.

Provenance

Current Location: National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C. USA

Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 2/8919

Collection Narratives and Histories

Diplomatic gift

About This GRASAC Record

GKS Reference Number: 24694

How to Cite this Item

Item to be cited by Catalog Number, Collection and Institution.

Record Creation Context

This record was created as part of a practicum in fall 2008.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

Contributing Members: Gloria Bell