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Beaded Moccasins and Leggings, circa 1910

Beaded Moccasins and Leggings, circa 1910

Early 20th century Northern Sioux moccasins and leggings. Constructed of native tanned hide with trade beads. Each moccasin has blue buffalo tracks on the vamp and teepee elements in green, yellow and red around the perimeter against a white field. The leggings are beaded around the cuffs with tepee motifs in dark and light blue with red on a white field, the hide is rubbed with yellow ochre.

14 ¾ x 7 ¾ inches size: 10 inches

SKU:25084

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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.