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Classic Antique Sioux (Lakota) Beaded Moccasins on Buffalo, circa 1870s-1880s.

$765.60

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  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Origin: Central Plains
  • Provenance: ex-Valentine Pasvolsky collection
  • Condition: Overall good condition. Hide is supple. Clear signs of use. Worn out in several places with tears in hide as visible in pictures. Limited loss of beads.
  • Tribal Affiliation: Sioux (Lakota)

Description

For sale is a
beautiful pair of Classic Antique Sioux (Lakota) Beaded Moccasins on Buffalo, from circa the 1870s-1880s.
The moccasins are made of native tanned buffalo hide, all sinew sewn, with parfleche soles (no painting visible). The uppers are decorated with
Venetian beads
, in typical Sioux (Lakota) designs,
all sinew sewn
, in bead colors white, translucent bottle green, translucent navy, rose-white-heart, and greasy yellow.
Overall good condition. Hide is supple. Clear signs of use. Worn out in several places with tear in hide as visible in pictures. Limited loss of beads. A very attractive pair of 1870s-1880s moccasins!
The moccasins measure each
circa 9 1/4″ x 3 1/2″.
Please take a good look at the pictures or ask questions before you bid.
Payment expected within two days after sale.
Private sale, so nu returns accepted.
Shipping worldwide and always with track and trace
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