Moccasins- Northern Plains Style

Moccasins- Northern Plains Style

These Antique Moccasins- 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  White center Red, Green, Blue, Navy blue, Clear and Orange 10/0 seed beads. The soles feature rawhide, the back shows damage to the trim fabric, and the right sole has a visible crack.  You will find these Moccasins are in good condition for their age, and very little bead loss.  These Moccasins- Antique Northern Plains measure 11″ long x 4″ at the widest point.  They stand 3.” 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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