Knowledge Sharing Platform
Moccasins
Moccasins
Moccasins
Images
Introduction
Moccasins decorated with a three flower design, made before 1954. Collected by William F. Stiles.
Nation of Maker:
Cree
Eeyou (Eastern James Bay Quebec Cree)
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)
Mistissini - catalog Card.
Place of Origin:
Mistissini
Date Made or Date Range:
1850s to 1950s
Read More About This Relative
Materials
Made of moose hide, glass beads, sinew.
Techniques or Format
Vamp is decorated with glass beads. Moccasins have hide cuff, collar and ties.
Motifs and Patterns
Vamp has an almost bilaterally symmetrical floral design with a white beaded background. The vamp has an N-like border alternating red and white beads.
Original and Subsequent Uses
Worn as part of everyday outfit
Condition:
These moccasins are worn, with extra patches on the heel and foot.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses
NMAI catalog card.
Provenance
Current Location:
National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, D.C. USA
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number:
15/3288
Date of Acquisition by the Institution:
1954
About This GRASAC Record
GKS Reference Number:
25535
How to Cite this Item
Item to be cited by accession number, collection and institution.
Record Creation Context
Record created as part of practicum, fall 2008.