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C. 1950- Metis Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
C. 1950- Metis Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins
The lot features a pair of beaded hide moccasins from the Metis Cree Indians circa 1950-1960s. The set shows an Indian tanned thick moose hide with thick hard hide soles having a deep worn foot pattern and trade thread sewing. The set has a fantastic intricate geometric floral pattern on the foot and around the sides and back of the ankle on the folded over hide, a classic Metis Cree pattern. The beads are all glass trade seed beads. There are a few small bead losses, but mainly the beadwork is well intact. There is some small thread loss and a few wear spots, but overall displaying well. From the Dan Paynich Great Falls, Montana collection. Each measures 10.5"L across the sole x 4"W x 3.5"H. There is a small hole on the back of one of the moccasins. Total weight of 12 oz.*