Iroquois Quilled Hide Moccasins, Northeastern New York State

hide, porcupine quills, silk ribbon, glass beads.

Herbert G. Wellington Collection
George Shaw, Aspen CO
Hugh and Gay Eaton Collection, Aspen CO, acquired from the above

Ewing, 1982, color pl. 2, p. 256, pl. 269

Very good overall condition with typical wear for age, including some fading. Moccasins do not appear to have lost any color since they were published in Pleasing the Spirits in 1982.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Reference: Speyer, 1968, no. 78, p. 64; Grimes, Feest and Curran, 2002, pl. 21.