Moccasins, 20th century
Sarah Hardistyexpand_more
Moose hide, porcupine quill, beaver hide, wool, threadexpand_more
The Dolly J. Fiterman Fundexpand_more 98.13a,b
Not on Viewexpand_more
Clothing was the principal medium for artistic expression amongst the Dené of the Northwest Territories. Primarily made of moosehide and beaver fur adorned with quills, shells, and beads, highly ornamented ceremonial clothes and shoes were important status symbols. Moccasins like these would have shown the wealth and prestige of their wearer. They were made by Sarah Hardisty, a Dené woman who is a master of the disappearing art of quillworking. She utilized a complex double-quilled technique to create the intricate multi-colored vamp decoration.
Details
- Title
- Moccasins
- Artist Life
- 1924 - 2014
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 98.13a,b
- Curator Approved
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