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What does moccasins mean in Native American?
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In the Native American language of Powhatan spoken by the Algonquian indigenous people, moccasin refers to a hand-sewn suede bootie. Today, people may call any shoes that feature stitched round toes by the name. Shop a variety of moccasins on 1stDibs.
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Antique 19th century Sioux Beaded Native American Moccasins
Located in Doha, QA
An outstanding pair of 19th century Native American fully beaded moccasins (European women’s shoe
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Leather
Native American Sioux Fully Beaded Moccasins
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Sioux Indian fully beaded hide moccasins. Sinew sewn and beaded using colors of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Leather, Beads
Circa 1880 Southern Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins, Native American, Hide
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
authentic example of Plains Native American craftsmanship. Handcrafted from soft, native-tanned hide (likely
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
Circa 1880 Salish Appliqued Moccasins, Native American Plateau, Deer Hide
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
outstanding example of traditional Native American craftsmanship, meticulously handmade from native-tanned
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Thread
Authentic Native American Beaded Sioux Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Stunning Sioux moccasins, beaded, primarily in blue and white, with flag motif and horse hair tuffs
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
1880s Potawatomi Moccasins, Plains Leather, Northeast Woodlands, Beaded
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
19th-century Northeast Woodlands Native American craftsmanship. Hand-stitched from native tanned hide
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Beads
