Collection: Warnock

Item Number: WC8812006

Category: Moccasins

Region: Northeast

Tribe: Iroquois

Period: 1800-1825

Materials: Native tanned deerskin; dyed porcupine quills; white glass seed beads; black silk ribbon.

Description: The vamps are decorated with quillwork in varying colors and techniques. The cuffs have zigzag lanes of quill decoration, black cloth and white bead edging.

Dimensions: Length 9.75 inches 24.7 cm.

Provenance:

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Boschan, Pennsylvania
Alexander Gallery
Epic Fine Arts Co./Masco Corp.

References:

Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, Sotheby's, New York, Sale 5785, Lot 58, November 29, 1988

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