Northern Arapaho(?) Beaded Hide Moccasins,
ca 1885, each with sinew-sewn beadwork in colors of translucent maroon, greasy yellow, pale green, and cobalt in the shape of a large cross on the vamps and narrow rectangles along the soles, 9.5" long.
Ex Len & Jane Weidner Collection
Beadwork condition is very good; leather is soft and been repaired near sole on one moccasin. String tie is missing from right moccasin. Both with cut-down cuffs.
ca 1885, each with sinew-sewn beadwork in colors of translucent maroon, greasy yellow, pale green, and cobalt in the shape of a large cross on the vamps and narrow rectangles along the soles, 9.5" long.
Ex Len & Jane Weidner Collection
Beadwork condition is very good; leather is soft and been repaired near sole on one moccasin. String tie is missing from right moccasin. Both with cut-down cuffs.
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American Indian Art
3:00 PM PT - Sep 12th, 2003
offered by
Cowan's Auctions, Inc.
6270 Este Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45232
Cincinnati, OH 45232
