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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<B><BR></B></I> <BR>sinew sewn and lane-stitched in classic shades of glass seed beads, each decorated on the vamp with a large central cross, and with a band of small geometric motifs encircling the foot, the bifurcated tongue trimmed with metal cones inserted with red-dyed horsehair, rawhide soles<BR><I><BR>Lengths: 10 3/4 inches each<BR></B></I> <B>Condition Report:</B> Overall very good condition with usual wear. Beadwork with minor loss. Sole on left shoe has old stiched repair of approximately 1" long. Pencil inscription on right sole, "250". Approximately 4 cone tassels missing. Hide fringe with loss at heels.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)