Moccasins Item Number: 1106/2 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of hide moccasins with multicoloured floral beadwork, an extended ankle flap, and a long tongue with a bifurcated end. The inside sole of the left moccassin (part b) is painted.
Specific Techniques
The sole of the left moccasin was made from a painted parfleche (bison rawhide) bag. Reuse of materials was common during this time.
Item History
- Made in Canada between 1875 and 1925
- Owned by Susan Gibson
- Owned by Elizabeth Hood before January 16, 1986
- Received from Elizabeth Hood (Donor) on January 16, 1986
What
- Name
- Moccasins
- Identification Number
- 1106/2 a-b
- Type of Item
- moccasin
- Material
- rawhide skin and glass
- Overall
- height 15.0 cm, width 11.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Cree
- Previous Owner
- Susan Gibson and Elizabeth Hood
- Received from
- Elizabeth Hood (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Canada
When
- Creation Date
- between 1875 and 1925
- Ownership Date
- before January 16, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on January 16, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 44
- Accession Number
- 1106/0002 a-b