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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 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
Beaded Paiute Native American Indian Handmade Work of Art Moccasins
By Native American Art
Located in Tustin, CA
Very collectible, beautifully handmade Northern Paiute or Piute Native American Indian beaded
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Animal Skin, Beads
Native American Sioux Authentic Ceremonial 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
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
Sioux Native Dragonfly Beaded Moccasins
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux ceremonial moccasins with dragonflies. Fully beaded, including soles.
Period: circa 1880
Category
Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
Antique Native American Beaded Moccasins, Sioux, circa 1900, Blue Buffalo Tracks
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Denver, CO
American Indian moccasins, expertly beaded by a member of the Sioux (Plains Indian) tribe. The dark
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads, Hide