Moccasins Item Number: 1106/1 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Pair of hide moccasins covered with floral beading; multicoloured beading on blue ground. Extended material around the ankles, secured with hide thongs. Band of brown velvet sewn between the foot and upper ankles.
Specific Techniques
Beaded with a mix of seed beeds, and Charlotte-cut beads. The Charlotte-cut beads are used on the dark blue areas of the flowers.
Item History
- Made in Canada
- Owned by Susan Gibson
- Owned by Elizabeth Hood before January 16, 1986
- Received from Elizabeth Hood (Donor) on January 16, 1986
What
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
- Ownership Date
- before January 16, 1986
- Acquisition Date
- on January 16, 1986
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; beadwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 1106/0001 a-b