Moccasins
MOA: University of British Columbia
3262/3 a-b
Pair of beaded, over-ankle moccasins. Each has a high top, reaching mid-calf, with a leather thong tipped with fur pompoms threaded through the mouth for tightening. A wide panel of dark brown fur circles the boot just above the ankle. Calf and top of toe are decorated with glass and plastic beads in blue and red flower patterns, with white vines and green leaves. Toe is edged in a line of pink and black beads. Ankle can be tightened with a strip of hide. Interior leg of boots is lined with dark purple fabric.
- Type of Item moccasin
- Culture Cree
- Material moose skin, glass, plastic, synthetic fibre
- Measurements height 38.0 cm, width 7.0 cm, depth 31.0 cm (part a) height 37.5 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 31.5 cm (part b)
- Creator Veronique Sanderson
- Previous Owner Terry Tobias
- Received from Terry Tobias
- Made in Pinehouse
- Ownership Date before August 15, 2017
- Acquisition Date on August 15, 2017
- Item Classes beadwork
- Condition good
- Accession Number 3262/0003 a-b