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Northern Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins c. 1930s

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Northern Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins c. 1930s
Featured in this lot is this beautifully beaded pair of Northern Cree hide moccasins circa 1930s. The set shows Indian tanned hide construction in traditional Cree pattern showing a soft sole which extends over the toe as one piece. A "U" shaped hide piece on top of the foot and a folded over ankle. Glass trade beads show a beautiful floral pattern on the toe and around the ankle in colors of red, pink, white, blue, yellow, green, grey and purple. The set is in overall good condition with supple soft hide, foot patina pattern on the base and little bead loss. The mocassins measure 9 1/2" L x 4 7/8" W and weigh 6 ounces.