Boots

MOA: University of British Columbia

3194/9 a-b

Mukluks. Tall boots are made of soft hide, fully lined on the interior with white synthetic fleece. Long, wide fringe hangs from the top of the boot, with a braided bow with tassels at back. Shaft is sewn to foot at ankle, and a thong is threaded here for adjusting the fit. Toe panel is decorated with bright beading of a blue flower with green and orange foliage and white twigs.


  • Type of Item boot
  • Culture Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
  • Material moose skin, glass
  • Measurements height 43.0 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 32.0 cm (part a) height 43.5 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 28.5 cm (part b)

  • Creator Tiona Morris
  • Previous Owner Karen Gale, Robert Gale
  • Received from Robert Gale, Karen Gale

  • Made in Big Trout Lake

  • Creation Date during 1983
  • Ownership Date before August 15, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on August 15, 2016

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3194/0009 a-b