THREE PAIRS OF NATIVE AMERICAN MOCCASINS, ALONG WITH A PAIR OF BOOTS,Early-Mid 20th Century. Three pairs of early 20th Century Native American mocassins, composed of leather and colored trade beads; along with one pair of boots.
The first pair resembles Ute tribal ladder pattern design in white, red, black, organe and yellow beads, and measuring 10" long and 4" wide. The second Plains-style pair having geometric circle and diamond pattern in white, red, green, black and blue; measuring 10 3/4" and 4" wide. Fabric sewn into inside heel; woven fabric laces. The third pair, also a Plains style with triangular geometric patterns in white, red, orange, black and blue, measuring 10 1/4" long and 4" wide. Mocassins have front fold-over tongues, leather laces and metal and blue feather ornaments.
The Plains style leather wrap boots with red and blue edge beading, measuring 13" high, 9 1/4" long and 3 1/2" at the widest point of the foot bridge. Estimate $400-600
First pair of mocassins having paper sewn to interior heel area, one leather lace missin and a few small bead losses. The second pair in very good condition, both structurally and in terms of beading. The last pair of mocassins having losses to beading and feather ornaments. The boots having wear to the leather, both outer and sole; right boot missing leather strap.
