Moccasin
Pair of baby moccasins with fur trim. The two moccasins are connected by a sewn string.
- Accession Number 2022.18.64.1-2
- Period 20th century
- Materials fiber, fur, skin, leather
- Measurements 4 x 4,8 x 11 cm
Historical context
Trimmed with muskrat fur, these baby moccasins are traditionally intended for a boy. The fur of aquatic animals such as beaver and muskrat is associated with boys, in keeping with the myths and beliefs of many Algonquin nations. Each nation has its own particular characteristics. The puckering at the toe, the general shape and the use of caribou skin indicate that these moccasins are typically Innu.
The skin of the caribou’s ...
- Accession Number 2022.18.64.1-2
- Period 20th century
- Materials fiber, fur, skin, leather
- Measurements 4 x 4,8 x 11 cm
© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Michel Noël Collection, 2022.018.064.1-2
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich
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