Sold for $11,250

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Lot Description

Seneca Black Tanned Quilled Moccasins

third quarter 18th century

thread and sinew-sewn; brightly quilled vamps, with linear designs; quilled cuffs, edged with red cloth and beaded with white seed beads

length 9-5/8 inches

To the right is a pair of Iroquois moccasins, probably of Revolutionary War vintage, but possibly from as early as the French and Indian War. (Hanson, 1994: 252)

Published:
Spirits in the Art (Hanson 1994: 252, plate 262)

Condition Report

Hide is supple. Scattered bead and quill loss. Overall in very good condition.

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Danica (danicafarnand@hindmanauctions.com)

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