Moccasin

MOA: University of British Columbia

3203/12

Single moccasin, made of moose hide, with glass beadwork. Toe panel has a beaded flower in bright blue, with green vines and bulbs in gold and red. Panel is edged with red beads. Pull tab attached at top of heel. Unlined.

  • Narrative

    This single moccasin was donated with a group of materials collected in the Telegraph Creek area, from both Tahltan and Kaska Dena peoples. The specific provenance of this piece is uncertain.


  • Type of Item moccasin
  • Culture Kaska Dena
  • Material skin, glass, cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 6.0 cm, width 11.5 cm, depth 26.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Karen Clark, Paul Clark
  • Received from Karen Clark, Paul Clark

  • Made in British Columbia

  • Creation Date before 1976
  • Ownership Date before October 17, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on October 17, 2016

  • Item Classes beadwork; textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3203/0012