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Montana Crow Beaded Moccasins c. 1940s-50s

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 700.00 USD
Montana Crow Beaded Moccasins c. 1940s-50s
Featured in this lot is this set of beaded, hard soled hide moccasins from the Crow Apsaalooke Native American Indians, dating to circa 1940's-1950's. The set features a soft soled Parfleche rawhide sole with sinew sewn Indian tanned hide top and glass trade seed beadwork in a geometric pattern. The beadwork shows colors of medium green, dark green, chalk white, pumpkin, transparent dark blue, transparent red, and unique pink heart clear beads. The set shows hide fringe dusters at the rear and the ankle has a blue silk ribbon trade cloth edge accented by a semi-transparent fancy beaded border. The condition of these moccasins is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of these moccasins are 3 1/2" x 10" x 5".