Hip moccasins

Name (French): jambières à pieds
Name (Innu): ushpuakanassina / kuekuatsheu massina
Date Collected:
Institutions: University of Pennsylvania Museum
Catalog Number: 30-3-11 a-b
Place Made: Labrador
Maker: Frank G. Speck
Collector: 1920-1930

Description:

Pair of painted hip moccasins made of caribou skin. The foot is smoked caribou skin and shows wear. The attached leggings and moccasin are painted in bands and triangles in red, blue and yellow colors.

Other Info:

need to verify “kuekuatsheu massina”