Day of the Dead Custom Cowgirl Boots
Artist
Deana McGuffin
Date2013
Mediumleather, sterling silver, nylon thread
Dimensions17 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 10 3/4 in. (44.5 x 13.7 x 27.3 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, History Exhibition fund
Object numberPC2014.6.1.1
DescriptionA pair of cowgirl boots that were customized for Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. The set is made of pearlized lamb leather, calfskin, and nylon thread. The calfskin parts are tinted in black and white and the pearlized lambskin is tinted in blue and pink. Both boots depict a design of a skeleton on the front but the one on the left is a musician and on the on the right is a dancer.On View
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