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Exhibit Area: Artistry & Identity
Case Number: 6C
Item Number: WC8411004
Category: Moccasins
Region: Northeast
Tribe: Huron
Period: 1835
Materials: Native tanned and black dyed deerskin; dyed moosehair; red silk ribbon.
Description: The design elements on these native made moccasins reflect the Victoria tastes of the Ursuline nuns who taught the native women these floral patterns. Because of the rarity of silk, dyed moose hair was used for the embroidery work.
Condition: Good: Both moccasins exhibit tears at heel.
Dimensions: Length 9 inches
Provenance:
Alexander Gallery
Epic Fine Arts Co. - Masco Corp.
Exhibitions:
Splendid Heritage, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, Santa Fe, May 27, 1995 - September 27, 1995
Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, October 23, 1998 - October 3, 1999
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