Cantonese Opera Shoes Item Number: 2967/31 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Pair of flat shoes with a striped pattern of blue and white silk, lined with white cotton. Over the toe of both shoes is a red embroidered head with gold thread couching outlined in green thread, with red ears, nose, and tongue. The tongue protrudes from an open mouth between two white fangs. The black and white eyes are round and also protrude from the face. A blue design is embroidered on the cheeks and forehead. The flat sole is made of leather, painted white on the sides. White cotton ties on heel.