Moccasin

71-17-1C

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 71-17-1C
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Sioux
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Leather | Fur | Bead
Description

Beaded hide moccasins- probably belonging to a man. Top and sides covered with seed beads. Outer edge of beading contain geometric design on white background. Colors used; white, navy, yellow, blue, red. Inner design has navy background with stylized tipi. Colors same as outer pattern. Tongue is partically covered with red, pink, navy, white, and dark green beads. 4 Blue glass beads attached at end of tongue. Part of moccasin at ankle is covered with orange material. Leather tie closure attached.

Length 27.7 cm
Width 11 cm
Credit Line Gift of Jeanette L. Woltman in memory of her father Gustav Ludwig, 1971
Other Number -A,-B - Other Number

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