Pair of Gros Vente Beaded and Fringed Hide Ceremonial Man's Moccasins

each thread-sewn in red, pumpkin, light and dark blue beadwork against a white ground, with a series of diamonds on the sole with typical geometric designs on the edge, vamp and cuff, trimmed with a cut hide panel; remains of yellow ochre on the tongue.

Richard A. Pohrt Collection
Acquired from Morning Star Gallery, Santa Fe, NM

Very good overall condition with minor signs of age including some loss of beads on each of the soles.
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