Lot 248

Montana Crow Beaded Moccasins c. 1930s-40s

Estimate: $400 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this set of beaded, hard soled hide moccasins from the Montana Crow Apsaalooke Native American Indians, dating to circa 1930's - 1940's. The set features a hard soled Parfleche rawhide sole with sinew sewn Indian tanned hide top and glass trade seed beadwork in a geometric pattern. The beadwork shows colors of chalk white, sky padre blue, and dark blue. The set shows hide fringe dusters at the rear and ankle with a rolled over top lip. The condition of these pair of moccasins is good, with a little wear that is consistent with their age; some of the hide strings show some wear from use, but are in good overall condition. The measurements of these moccasins are 3 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 4".