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Northern Plains Beaded and Quilled Moccasins

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Native Americana Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Northern Plains Beaded and Quilled Moccasins
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Northern Plains Moccasins. 9.5" long. Vamp is decorated in rows of dyed quillwork. A solitary lane of white, cobalt, green and white-heart red beadwork wrap around the bottom of each moccasin and up the heel. Purple cloth trim covered by a wide canvas cuff. 19th century. Provenance and literature: Collection of Dr. Delwin and Karen Bokelman, PA., and pictured in their book Precious Dreams, pages 6 and 12.