Moccasin Cuff
Name/Title
Moccasin CuffEntry/Object ID
L2024.3.131Description
Fabric decorated with geometric beadwork. Black, white, green, and purple beads.Context
This object is tiny but is one of the few surviving pieces of late 18th century Wabanaki beadwork, and has a Swanton, Vermont provenance. It was found in the wall of a 19th century Swanton house being demolished in the early 1900’s. Ex. Ben Gravel Collection.Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Abenaki Cultural ConservancyMade/Created
Date made
circa 1780Place
State/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Abenaki
Native American