Great Lakes Beaded and Silk Applique Hide Moccasins

Description:

Great Lakes Beaded and Silk Applique Hide Moccasins, Winnebago, c. last half 19th century, the soft sole forms with rare large single downturned flap, the central seam and flap borders decorated with multicolored geometric pattern in silk applique, the flaps further decorated with multicolored abstract floral devices, and edged with clear beads, (bead loss),lg. 10 1/2 in.

Provenance: Barclay and Howard White.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

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