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Pair of small low-cut moccasins. Died yellow upper hide; dyed blue 'tongue;' ra
Pair of small low-cut moccasins. Died yellow upper hide; dyed blue 'tongue;' ra
Object Number 98-15-10/51913
Display Title Pair of small low-cut moccasins. Died yellow upper hide; dyed blue 'tongue;' ra
Descriptions
Indigenous Term It-zi-i-ta-ke
Object Description Pair of small low-cut moccasins. Dyed yellow upper hide; dyed blue 'tongue;' ra
Inventory Description Moccasins, dyed ylw w/ bl at center, pinked tongue, beadwork at base seam, ties
Classification
  • Moccasin
Department Ethnographic
Date 19th century
Culture
  • Jicarilla
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Leather, Pigment, Glass, Bead
Dimensions Overall: 24.5 x 10 x 10 cm (9 5/8 x 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1 Pair
Label on object 51913/ POISON
Provenance
Collector Prof. Frank Russell (01/01/1898)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (01/01/1898)

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