Sold for $4,063

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Lot Description

Kiowa Beaded Hide Moccasins

late 19th century

thread-sewn and beaded in colors of translucent blue, red white-heart, pumpkin, and faceted black; forked tongue with edge beading; twisted hide fringe on vamps and along heel seam; orange and red pigments

length 11 inches

Published:
Hanson, James A. Spirits in the Art (1994: plate 70, page 68)

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