Western Sioux Beaded Hide Moccasins

Description:

Western Sioux Beaded Hide Moccasins, c. 1880, resolved moccasins with flaps decorated on the upper part by lazy-stitch beads organized in two white triangles dotted with blue beads on red background, a frieze of blue, yellow, and red geometric patterns on the periphery of the sole, lg. 9 1/2 in.

Provenance: Private collection, Long Island, New York.
Estimate $400-600


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