Comanche Moccasins / 1880

A pair of hard-soled moccasins constructed from native-tanned hide, with soft uppers. The moccasins are heavily adorned with rows of tin cone suspensions down the vamp, protruding from strips of green-pigmented hide, which are also beaded with sinew sewn blue, red, and white seed beads. The tongues are similarly decorated in a peyote motif and remnant yellow ochre. Large green cuffs drape from the mouths. The heel seems are fringed. 

Ex Private collection, CO

10.5" long, excluding 6" fringe

#40269