Kiowa Beaded Hide Man's Moccasins

Description:

Kiowa Beaded Hide Man's Moccasins, third quarter 19th century, partially beaded with multicolored geometric designs in two rows and on the vamp, the soft hide painted blue, with long fringed on heel and vamp, cuffs edged with white beads, lg. 10 3/4 in. excluding fringe.

Provenance: Deaccessioned from the Northampton County Historical & Genealogical Society, Easton, Pennsylvania.
Estimate $1,200-1,800


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