Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability

CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 0005-0395A,B   CAS 0005-0395A,B; Moccasins
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Moccasins
Culture Eskimo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Alaska
County unknown
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930
Collection Name Liebes Collection (Native Alaskan)
Materials Seal skin; Sinew
Description Pair of young child's moccasins / low mukluks with single-piece sealskin sole creased at toes and heel; Upper consists of two pieces of dyed (dark brown) sealskin (hair removed); The larger piece covers the front and sides of the foot and a smaller piece forms the heel, both sewn together along sides; Narrow strip of sealskin (?) with white fur still on is sewn around foot opening.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Width = 6.7, Length = 15.1