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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
Antique Sioux Moccasins 'Plains Indian' 1870s Buckskin, Quillwork & Beadwork
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
Pair of antique Native American moccasins dating to the late Classic Period (1650-1875). Hand
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Hide, Glass, Beads
$3,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Moccasins, Southern Cheyenne, circa 1880
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
and those interested in Native American history, these moccasins embody the beauty and craftsmanship
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
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
Native American Sioux Authentic Fully Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Beadwork, Moccasins, Vintage, Antique, Native American, Sioux
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads