Apache Women's Moccasins / 1870

A pair of ochre-stained moccasins with hard soles. The vamp consists of sinew-sewn seed beads of red, white, and dark blue creating a central star motif, flanked by reprising semicircles. Similar patterns are used to embellish the shaft, along with a bifurcated rim. Accompanied by a custom table mount. 

Acquired by Art Blazer while working for Mescalero Apache Chief Wendal Chino (circa 1940s);
Ex Randy Haskins, TX

8" long (soles), 5" tall (shaft)

#40123