Arapaho Beaded Hide Moccasins, Two Pairs

fourth quarter 19th century

lot of 2, includes:

one pair, sinew-sewn with beaded lanes along lower edge and keyhole design on vamps; beaded in colors of yellow, translucent forest green, navy blue, red white-heart, and sky blue, length 9-5/8 inches

the other, sinew-sewn on yellow ochre coated hide; beaded vamps in colors of pea green, red white-heart, and navy blue against a white ground, length 9-7/8 inches

This lot is located in Cincinnati.