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CAS 2017-0002-0046A,B   CAS 2017-0002-0046A,B; Shoes
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Shoes
Culture Micronesian
Global Region Oceania
Country Federated States of Micronesia
State/Prov./Dist. Yap
County
Other Geographic Data Western Caroline Islands
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1945
Collection Name N/A
Materials Plant fiber; Pigment
Description Pair of children’s braided sandals with slightly raised heel; Four braided strips of dyed purple fibers form a strap across the toes, with yellow decorative braided loop in center; Back of heel has dyed purple fiber detail; Braided heel strap at back is interspersed with both natural and dyed purple and yellow fibers.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Width = 7.3, Length = 18.0