Early Native American Blackfoot Beaded Moccasins
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Description
Native American, Western United States, Plains Tribes, likely Blackfoot, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of worn beaded hide moccasins with geometric patterns on the toe and around the sole. The hard leather soles are sewn to softer tanned hide uppers, with hundreds of glass seed beads in lane (lazy) stitching- about 9 beads on each thread. This pair is worn with wear to soles and uppers. Size: 10" L x 3.5" W (25.4 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, acquired in Montana, USA in 1969
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#180155
Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, acquired in Montana, USA in 1969
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#180155
Condition
Fraying to beading threads, and losses to beadwork along the toe box and edge of sole. Small tears to hide along sole seams on both. Discoloration and staining to hide. Good, used condition.
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Early Native American Blackfoot Beaded Moccasins
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