Lot 101
  • 101

Pair of Southern Cheyenne Painted and Beaded Hide High Top Moccasins

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
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Description

  • deer hide
of typical construction, each beaded with panels of glass beadwork enclosing geometric motifs, trimmed with painted fringe.

Provenance

Collection of Herbert G. Wellington

Condition

Typical wear for age but overall good condition. There is some staining to the hide and series of small punctures (like pin holes) to the right moc. Beadwork is clean and in very good shape on both mocs.
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