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20th C. Metis Cree Canadian Beaded Men's Moccasins

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
20th C. Metis Cree Canadian Beaded Men's Moccasins
This is a wonderful set of large, men's beaded moose hide moccasins from the Metis Cree of the Canada. The set shows Indian brain-smoked tanned thick Moose hide with calico floral trade clothe, covered foot geometric and floral beadwork and medium height beaded ankle. The beadwork shows nice pony and trade seed glass beads in a geometric and floral pattern, in classic Metis Cree pattern. The set displays beautifully and is from the mid-to-late 20th Century. Provenance: From the Dan Paynich Great Falls, Montana collection. Each measures 11.5"L sole by 5 1/8"W by 5"H ankle. Total weight of 12 oz.