The lot features an excellent authentic set of fully top beaded moccasins from the Gros Ventre Native American Indians of Northern Montana. The moccasins date to the fourth quarter of the 19th Century and show a museum quality construction. The set is sinew sewn, a true attribute to its early 1800’s age. The set show an Indian tanned moose hide parfleche sole with sinew sewn Bison Buffalo hide top having exceptional early period correct glass trade seed beadwork in a fantastic traditional geometric design. The beads include such colors as chalk white, greasy yellow, red white hearts, and semi-transparent cobalt blue. The moccasins show a very fine geometric in a desirable Buffalo track or key like design. The set shows a very fine construction and large size along with only slight bead loss. The moccasins show the correct patina and age to be from the 19th century including a fine worn foot print on the sole. The Gros Ventre Indian tribe (also referred to as the A'ani, A'aninin, Haaninin, and Atisina) are a Algonquian speaking people from the North Central Montana region. The Gros Ventre's migrated to Montana in the 18th Century due to pressure from the Ojibwe Indians. Measures overall 10.25"L sole that is 4.25" across approx. The heel is 4.25"H when elevated. The set shows some damage, but overall displays wonderfully and is a truly fine set. Provenance: From a Northwestern Montana collection. A similar quality set of Gros Ventres moccasins from the 19th Century was sold for $3,900 at our 8/5/2017 auction. For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view each image and preview the item to determine condition.