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Boot

Maker Unknown, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Tuscarora

Date1971

Dimensions7” H x 5” W

Materials/TechniqueGlass beads, cloth, brown paper pattern

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNA2011.18.LMA

DescriptionBeaded red and black velvet boot with teal fabric trim, and faded blue backing. “1971 Niagara Falls” beaded at top on red background. Red and clear beaded bird carrying a branch in its beak with two leaves on a black background at bottom of boot. Multicolored interior and top bead edging and hanger; white bead outer edging. Pearlized beads at center of birds and leaves.

Place of origin / madeNorth America

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