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Pair of Moccasins
USA – Northern Plains -, late 19th century - perhaps Fort Berthold/ Fort Peck?
Approximately 24 cm
Pair of moccasins with floral decoration with porcupine quills. The bright aniline colors are typical of the work of Native American embroiderers at the end of the 19th century. Some missing quills. Deer skin, porcupine quills, tendons, ribbons, rawhide soles, label of origin (Numbering + Porcupine Trimmed Sioux Moccasins - No. Dak.)
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