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A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE MOCCASINSc. 18

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A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE MOCCASINSc. 18
<B>A PAIR OF SIOUX BEADED HIDE MOCCASINS<BR></B></I><BR>c. 1885<BR> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in yellow, green and two shades of blue beads, each decorated on the vamp with a U-shaped device, and with a band of small geometric motifs encircling the foot, rawhide soles<BR><I><BR>Lengths: 11 inches each<BR></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall good condition. Hide with moderate wear & staining. Approx. 4 tears, largest 1". On rawhide soles right shoe has hole of approx. 3/4" diameter on toe area. Tear in sewing of sole to upper approx. 3/4". Some loss of beadwork aloong border. No apparent restoration.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)