Antique pair of Arapaho/ Cheyenne Beaded Hide Moccasins, ca 1880s/1890s.

Description

View Antique pair of Arapaho/ Cheyenne Beaded Hide Moccasins, ca 1880s/1890s. with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The moccasins are made of thick native tanned soft hide (partly buffalo), sinew sewn, with rawhide soles. The uppers are decorated withbeads, in a beautiful Cheyenne / Arapaho checkerboard design,sinew sewn, in bead colors white, translucent navy, light blue, corn yellow, 'electrical' blue and translucent amber. For sale is a pair of Antique Arapaho / Cheyenne Beaded Hide Moccasins, circa 1880s-1890s. The moccasins are made of thick native tanned soft hide (partly buffalo), sinew sewn, with rawhide soles. The uppers are decorated with beads , in a beautiful Cheyenne / Arapaho checkerboard design, sinew sewn , in bead colors white, translucent navy, light blue, corn yellow, 'electrical' blue and translucent amber.  Overall good condition. Hide is soft and supple. Clear signs of use. Hole in sole of left moccasin. Several old repairs. Limited loss of beads. The moccasins measure each circa 8 1/2" x 3 ". Please take a good look at the pictures or ask questions before you bid. Payment expected within two days after sale. Private sale, so nu returns accepted. Shipping worldwide and always with track and trace . Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1800-1934 › Clothing & Moccasins.

Country of Origin

United States

Origin

Central Plains

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Tribal Affiliation

Arapaho / Cheyenne

Culture

Native American: US