Sioux Beaded Hide Moccasins, with Horse Tracks

late 19th century

thread and sinew-sewn with a forked tongue accentuated by elk teeth; beaded geometric design, including horse tracks, in colors of pea green, navy blue, candy apple red, canary yellow, and white

length 11 inches

From an Old Hollywood Family

This lot is located in Chicago.

Condition
Heavily worn with holes in the soles. Hide is dryer closer to the soles and more pliable closer to the top