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Object Number
985-27-10/59593B
Display Title
Pair of Sioux man's moccasins. Rawhide soles, soft uppers. Sewn up heel
Descriptions
Object Description
Pair of Sioux man's moccasins. Rawhide soles, soft uppers. Sewn up heel. Lazystitch beadwork. White ground w/ geometric designs in blue, red, green and yellow. Tinkler fringe around heel. Added piece for tongue w/ beadwork and tinklers on end. Quill tie around heel. 28.8x10.4 cm.
Inventory Description
Moccasins, beaded designs, white ground, tinkler and quill cuffs, forked tongue
Classification
- Moccasin
Department
Ethnographic
Date
19th century
Culture
- Sioux
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
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United States
Dimensions
Overall: 9.2 x 28.5 x 11 cm (3 5/8 x 11 1/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
985-27-10/59593B
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