Moccasin

NA4234

From: Canada | Coppermine River

Curatorial Section: American

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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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