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Arapaho Fully Beaded Moccasins circa 1890

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,500.00 USD
Arapaho Fully Beaded Moccasins circa 1890
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The lot features an excellent original set of Arapaho Native American Indian fully top beaded moccasins dating to circa 1890. The moccasins features an Indian tanned hide construction with glass trade seed bead work in chalk white, medium green, dark blue, red, and faceted metal. The moccasins appear to be sinew sewn in construction showing fine well preserved original condition with some expected wear from age and use with no visible bead loss. The pair show the original tie straps still attached. Provenance: From the Ex-Collection of Ted and Lilly Jarvis of Wyoming. Each moccasin measures 10.5" long.