Late Classic Period Moccasins Beaded with Quillwork, circa 1875
Late Classic Period Moccasins Beaded with Quillwork, circa 1875
Pair of antique Native American moccasins dating to the late Classic Period (1650-1875). Created by a Sioux (Plains Indian) artisan, circa 1870s. The moccasins are constructed of native tanned buckskin with bands of quill work in red, blue and yellow. Beaded around the soles with glass trade beads in blue, white, green and white-heart red.
4 ½ x 4 ¼ x 11 ¾ inches
SKU:24856
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The Sioux, comprising the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota groups, are a Native American tribe historically inhabiting the vast Great Plains region, including present-day North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming. Their culture is deeply connected to the natural world, with a rich artistic tradition that reflects their history, spirituality, and daily life.
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