2 Rare Anasazi Woven Yucca Fiber Sandals

Lot 43

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Art & Artifacts of North America by Artemis Gallery

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Art & Artifacts of North America

By Artemis Gallery

Apr 28, 2022

Set Reminder 2022-04-28 12:00:00 2022-04-28 12:00:00 America/New_York Bidsquare Bidsquare : Art & Artifacts of North America https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/artemis-gallery/art-artifacts-of-north-america-9276 Join us for a special auction not to be missed! Collectible Native American art from two major collectors. Antiquity to mid-20th century! Plus fine & folk art, fossils, and more! All legally acquired. All legal to buy/sell. Convenient and professional in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com

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Lot Description

Native American, Southwestern United States, Utah, San Juan County, Montezuma Creek Canyon, Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloan), ca. 1200 to 1350 CE. A wonderful set of 2 hand-built sandals woven from thick yucca plant fronds. The base of each shoe is formed from thick, zigzagging frond strips to absorb the weight of each step, and the top of one sandal still retains its original ankle and foot bindings. Yucca leaves were used either whole, split, or separated, and sometimes they were shredded and spun into cordage. Most often the yucca was woven whole into the sandal's sole as seen here. Ties and loops were added to secure the sandal to the wearer's feet. The fine interlacing exemplified here demonstrates the Anasazi weavers' skills as textile artists. A rare glimpse into ancient footwear that has been remarkably well preserved. Shoes not only protected the feet but also acted as status symbols. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 10.25" L x 4.5" W (26 cm x 11.4 cm); (Riker boxes): 12.3" L x 8.3" W (31.2 cm x 21.1 cm)

Provenance: private South Carolina, USA collection

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Condition

Loss to ankle and foot bindings for one sandal as shown, and losses to some peripheral fibers as well as portions of ankle and foot bindings to the other sandal. Both pieces have fraying, minor loosening to some fibers, and expected desiccation commensurate with age as well as thick mud deposits. Great preservation to overall forms. We do not recommend wearing these.
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