CEREMONIAL MOCCASINS, SIOUX, CIRCA 1880’S.

CEREMONIAL MOCCASINS, SIOUX, CIRCA 1880’S. During the last two decades of the 19th century, the Lakota (Western Sioux) arts entered a baroque stage. Entire surfaces of clothing and objects were decorated with beadwork—including the soles of some moccasins. Although such moccasins are popularly called “burial moccasins,” numerous historic photographs illustrate people wearing moccasins with the soles beaded. Likewise, surviving examples exhibit wear on the beadwork of the soles. CONDITION: Hide somewhat stiff; one inch tear in hide at tongue of right moccasin, four missing rows of beads on right moccasin near perimeter. NOTE: Beads worn away at heel and ball areas of both moccasins, resulting from actual use. SIZE: 9-1/2” long. 4-57090 BL63 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3537	$1,667.00	CEREMONIAL MOCCASINS, SIOUX, CIRCA 1880’S. During the last two decades of the 19th century, the Lakota (Western Sioux) arts entered a baroque stage. Entire surfaces of clothing and objects were decorated with beadwork—including the soles of some moccasins. Although such moccasins are popularly called “burial moccasins,” numerous historic photographs illustrate people wearing moccasins with the soles beaded. Likewise, surviving examples exhibit wear on the beadwork of the soles. CONDITION: Hide somewhat stiff; one inch tear in hide at tongue of right moccasin, four missing rows of beads on right moccasin near perimeter. NOTE: Beads worn away at heel and ball areas of both moccasins, resulting from actual use. SIZE: 9-1/2” long. 4-57090 BL63 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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