Relics of the American West: 1850-1920 - ONLINE ONLY
Lot 2507:
Description
These striking Native American Plateau-style moccasins feature vibrant, full-coverage seed beadwork in a traditional geometric pattern. The design utilizes a palette of deep cobalt blue, white, and sky blue accents, meticulously hand-stitched onto brain-tanned leather. A distinguishing feature is the thick rawhide hard-soles, which exhibit significant anatomical molding and contouring to the original wearer’s arches, evidencing prolonged historical use. The construction includes a classic fold-over tongue and ankle collars finished with a red trade cloth binding that is now heavily faded and worn. Physically, the pair remains in good antique condition; the leather is supple despite darkening and staining on the soles, and the beadwork is remarkably well-preserved with only minor thread tension wear. H 4″, W 4″, D 10.5″ Please see photos.
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