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Crow Apsaalooke Whimsical Beaded Moccasins c. 1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Crow Apsaalooke Whimsical Beaded Moccasins c. 1890
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The lot features a set of fantastic 19th Century whimsical beaded moccasins from the Mountain Crow of Montana, the Apsaalooke Native American Indians. The set shows Indian tanned Buffalo hide with 1800's period correct glass trade seed cen beads in a wonderful whimsical floral design. The beadwork includes such colors as Cheyenne pink, greasy yellow, greasy blue, greasy green, and a unique red. The set shows a scalloped cut edge with original tongue and ties. The bottom of the moccasins show a soft base with original foot print patina, indicative of its fantastic early authentic age. These are truly fantastic 1890's moccasins in good condition with some slight bead loss. The moccasins measures 9 1/2" long by 4 1/4" wide and 2 1/2" tall.