Moccasins- Antique Northern Plains

Moccasins- Antique Northern Plains

These Moccasins- Antique 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 pattern using 11/0 Glass and Metal Seed Beads.  The soles are Rawhide.  The crafter added red fabric trim to the cuffs.  You will see that someone has repaired one of the cuffs. You will find these Moccasins are in amazing condition for their age. The Leather is a bit stiff but there is no bead loss.  These Moccasins- Antique Northern Plains measure 9.5″ long x 3.5″ 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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