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Boots/High moccasins

Object Details

Collection History
Formerly in the collection of anthropologist Dr. James G. E. Smith (ca. 1927-1990, MAI curator); bequeathed to NMAI by James G.E. Smith.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Denésoliné (Chipewyan) (attributed)
Collector
Dr. James G. E. Smith (Jim Smith), Non-Indian, ca. 1927-1990
Previous owner
Dr. James G. E. Smith (Jim Smith), Non-Indian, ca. 1927-1990
Donor
Dr. James G. E. Smith (Jim Smith), Non-Indian, ca. 1927-1990
Date created
1960-1980
Object Name
Boots/High moccasins
Media/Materials
Hide, animal gut/intestines , cotton cloth, hide thong/babiche
Techniques
Sewn, cut
Dimensions
27.5 x 13 x 34 cm
Object Type
Clothing/Garments: Footwear
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