Description:

Native American, Western United States, Plains tribes, likely Lakota (Sioux) or Cheyenne & Northern Cree / Metis, ca. early to late 20th century CE. A collection of leather moccasins, 2 beaded adult pairs and a small toddler sized pair with quill work. The largest are unworn and probably made as a sale item. The next pair have some wear to the sole but are also probably later sale or powwow shoes as well. The smallest pair are the oldest and have heavy wear throughout and porcupine quills embroidered into a flower just under the folded tongue. The construction with the crimped toe and floral motif suggests these are from the north, possibly Cree / Metis people. Size of largest: 12" L x 5" W (30.5 cm x 12.7 cm); smallest: 4" L x 2" W (10.2 cm x 5.1 cm)

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Provenance: private Parker, Colorado, USA collection

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#187027

  • Condition: The smallest are heavily worn with stiff and misshapen toes. Staining and discoloration, and fraying to threads and quills. Largest pair are unworn and excellent like new condition. The mid sized pair are lightly worn and great condition.

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