Lot 126
  • 126

A Pair of Hidatsa Beaded and Quilled Hide Moccasins

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

composed of hide, glass beads, porcupine quills and sinew, with a buffalo hoof "track" design on the vamps.

Provenance

Acquired from Ilene and Bruce Johnson, Evergreen, CO

Condition

Good to very good original condition. Typical overall wear and some areas of missing quillwork.
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