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Arapaho Beaded Moccasins circa 1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
Arapaho Beaded Moccasins circa 1890
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This lot features a wonderful pair of Arapaho Native American Indian beaded moccasins from circa 1890-1900. The moccasins show a fully beaded top area on Indian brain tanned Buffalo hide with parfleche rawhide soles. The original tie straps are intact. The set shows well crafted glass trade seed beads that were originally sinew sewn with some early Native trade thread repairs. The set shows glass trade seed beads in chalk white, padre sky blue, red, orange, and more. The set shows some minor bead loss in a few spots, but overall an excellent early example of fine beadwork. The moccasins show overall good condition and they were well worn and used. Each measures 11.75"L x 4.25"W.