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A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS

c. 1885

sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a large central cross, and with a band of small geometric motifs encircling the foot, the bifurcated tongue trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair, rawhide soles

Lengths: 10 3/4 inches each


Condition Report*: Overall very good condition with usual wear. Beadwork with minor loss. Sole on left shoe has old stiched repair of approximately 1" long. Pencil inscription on right sole, "250". Approximately 4 cone tassels missing. Hide fringe with loss at heels.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
November, 2007
10th Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 2,768

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Sold on Nov 10, 2007 for: $5,676.25
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