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Native American / First Nations, Northwestern United States, Alaska / Northern Canada, Athabascan (Dene), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A pair of calf high moccasins or mukluks handmade from wool felt and leather with glass seed beads and yarn tassels. These were purportedly collected in Fairbanks Alaska and may have come from Athabascan (Dene) people. Mukluks are the traditional cold weather boots of Arctic people and traditionally made of fur; the word comes from the Yupik word "maklak" for bearded seal. With European influence, the techniques and materials were adapted to meet greater artistic demands and tourism. This pair may have been made for sale or dancing. Size: 10" L x 15" H (25.4 cm x 38.1 cm)

Please note this item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Don Phelps collection, owner Todos Santos Trading Post, Alamo, California, acquired from a Fairbanks, Alaska, USA trading post, 1968

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#180270

  • Condition: Pre-owned condition. Some light wear to soles with discoloration and staining. Stains to white hem around leg opening. Rest is intact and good vintage condition.

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