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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0521A,B   CAS 0370-0521A,B; Moccasins
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Moccasins
Culture Zuni Pueblo or Hopi
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona, New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Leather
Description Pair of adult-sized moccasins constructed of deer skin; Upper portions of moccasins are painted turquoise blue, accented by yellow and red flaps across the instep, and a red and yellow band around the cuff, and a red and yellow tassel suspended from the cuff on the exterior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.0, Width = 9.0, Length = 25.3