Moccasin
NA4234
From: Canada | Coppermine River
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | NA4234 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Eskimo |
Provenience | Canada | Coppermine River |
Culture Area | Arctic Culture Area |
Section | American |
Materials | Hide |
Description | One of a pair of moccasins. Vamp is cut to form a design of parallel diagonal lines that meet in the center. Drawstring cuff with sinew laces. The sole is constructed of two separate, thick pieces of hide. |
Height | 9 cm |
Length | 25 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Joseph Bernard; subscription of John Wanamaker, 1915 |
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