Vintage Native American Beaded Toddler Moccasins 5" Sinew Stitched Buckskin

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View Vintage Native American Beaded Toddler Moccasins 5" Sinew Stitched Buckskin with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. : Crafted from soft, supple, traditionally tanned buckskin or deerskin leather that remains flexible. : Features integrated wrap-around hide laces to secure comfortably around a toddler's ankles. (Matches a US Toddler Size 4 to 4.5). Authentic Vintage Native American Beaded Toddler Moccasins – 100% Handcrafted Up for auction/sale is a beautiful, completely authentic pair of vintage Native American child/toddler moccasins. These are not mass-produced souvenir items; they are high-quality, hand-tailored footwear featuring traditional construction methods and genuine materials. Design & Artistry Floral Beadwork : Features a beautiful three-flower "vine-and-blossom" motif on the front vamps using vintage semi-translucent orange-red glass seed beads, opaque green stems, and light blue accents. Beading Technique : Expertly applied using a traditional lane/lazy stitch technique. Cultural Style : The symmetrical floral pattern and soft white hide are highly characteristic of Northern Woodlands, Great Lakes, or Canadian First Nations (Cree/Ojibwe) artistic traditions. Materials & Construction Genuine Hide : Crafted from soft, supple, traditionally tanned buckskin or deerskin leather that remains flexible. Traditional Thread : Hand-assembled using natural split sinew or heavy-duty vintage waxed fiber cord rather than modern nylon thread. Interior Details : Showcases authentic hand-punched stitching and organic variance. One tongue features blind-stitching (hidden on the reverse), while the other features through-stitching, proving its 100% unique, human-made origin. Secure Fit : Features integrated wrap-around hide laces to secure comfortably around a toddler's ankles. Sizing & Measurements (See Photos) Sole Length : Exactly 5 inches (Matches a US Toddler Size 4 to 4.5) Sole Width : Exactly 2.5 inches across the ball of the foot Target Age : Typically fits a toddler around 12 to 18 months old. Condition Report Overall Rating : Very Good vintage/antique condition. Beadwork :  The beadwork is mostly intact, though one string of beads on one shoe has a loose thread . The thread is still attached and all beads are present Leather Uppers : Clean, soft, and free of heavy stains, dry rot, or brittle edges. Soles : Feature distinct darkening, mottling, and flattened nap on the bottoms. This authentic patina proves they were lovingly worn by a walking toddler rather than stored strictly as a souvenir. B1 Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Clothing & Moccasins.

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Auction

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Culture

Native American: US

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United States