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moccasins
moccasins
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Introduction
A pair of moccasins in tow-part construction with inserted U-shaped vamp; the vamp is outlined with cotton yarn embroidery; obtained from a Anishinaabe man, Bois Fort band ["strong wood"]; purchased from William Jones.
Nation of Maker:
Anishinaabe
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
catalogue card
Place of Origin:
Bois Forte Reservation, Nett Lake, MN
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative
catalogue card and additional informations by N. Stolle
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Materials
brain tanned moose leather, cotton yarn (natural, black), linen cloth, wool yarn (red, black, yellow)
Techniques or Format
A pair of moccasins in tow-part construction with inserted U-shaped vamp and attached cuffs; the vamp is outlined with cotton yarn embroidery and lined with linen
Motifs and Patterns
geometric pattern
Condition:
good: used
Provenance
Current Location:
Ethnologisches Museum Berlin, Germany
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
IV-B-6464 a, b
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
981
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