North American Auction Company
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Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale

Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 292

C. 1950- Metis Cree Beaded Hide Moccasins

Estimate: $300 - $600

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$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
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$2,000 $250
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$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
The lot features a circa 1950-1960's beaded hide moccasins from the Metis Cree Indians. The set shows an Indian tanned thick moose hide with thick hard hide soles having a deep worn foot pattern and trade thread sewing. The set has a fantastic intricate geometric pattern on the foot and around the sides and back of the ankle on the folded over hide, a classic Metis Cree pattern. The beads are all glass trade seed beads. There are a few small bead losses, but mainly the beadwork is well intact. There is some small thread loss and a few wear spots, but overall displaying well. From the Dan Paynich Great Falls, Montana collection. Each measures 10.5"L across the sole by 4"W by 3"H. Total weight of 12 oz.

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