Moccasins- Greasy Green

 Moccasins- Greasy Green

SOLD These Antique Moccasins- Greasy Green Northern Plains Style are in good condition and ready to add to your collection!  The crafter used Braintanned Deerskin Leather and Real Sinew to make them.  They created a fully beaded geometric and Tipis pattern using  Greasy Green (transparent green), White center Red, Green, Trans Blue, Navy blue, Greasy Yellow and White 12/0 seed beads. The maker crafted the soles from a painted rawhide container.  You can see the painted design on the inside.  He then added a strip of red silk fabric between the cuff and the moccasins, creating a striking contrast against the braintanned leather.  You will find these Moccasins in good condition for their age with very little bead loss.  These measure 9″ long x 3″ at the widest point.  They stand 3.5” tall.
One of a Kind.

Northern Plains Style Moccasins

Indigenous crafters of the Great Plains make moccasins like these from soft-tanned deer or bison hide, ensuring comfort and durability. They construct the soles from rawhide, providing protection against rough terrain.  Crafters hand-sew these moccasins with sinew and embellish them with intricate beadwork, showcasing cultural identity and artistic expression. Designs will vary and can  feature geometric patterns and symbolic motifs that tell personal or communal stories. Many pairs incorporate quillwork, painted elements, or fringed accents, adding distinctive detail.
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