Description:
Two Pairs of Plains Beaded Moccasins, Sioux, c. third quarter 19th century, well used with reconstituted buffalo hide parfleche on the soles, (minor bead loss),lg. 10 and 10 1/2 in.
Provenance: Private collection, Long Island, New York; The Karl May Museum, Radebeul, Germany.
Estimate $1,500-2,000
Hide for both pairs is stiff, with some pliability around the ankle.
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