Tribal Art & Antiquities - 19th September 2018

Lot 280

A pair of Blackfoot moccasins buckskin

Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £380

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Description

A pair of Blackfoot moccasins

buckskin, glass beads and thread, with geometric decorated insteps, a row to the outside edge and two vertical rows to the back and two strands of hide, the ankles with later cloth and hide,

25cm long. (2)

Provenance

The Ian West Collection.

Previously labeled 'These beaded moccasins were worn by Chief Bull, who sent them to me as a token of regard, Emma MacDonald.'