1st item: Native American, likely Plains Indian, full-beaded moccasins having blue, red, green, black and yellow geometric beadwork and parfleche soles. 11" L. Late 19th/early 20th century. 2nd item: Pair of Native American leather and beaded moccasins, blue and white geometric bead design to top and around base of top, parfleche soles. 9 1/4" L. 20th century. 3rd item: Pair of vintage Alaskan beaded moccasins, animal fur with green felt beaded top having a floral design and the word ALASKA and felt lined interiors. 10" L 20th century. Provenance: Property from the estate of Dorothy Louise Luhrs, PhD, (1910-1972), Archaeologist with University of New Mexico/School of American Research Field School, whose studies and research included the Una Via Chaco Canyon, NM, Largo Canyon, NM, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Hoopa Indian Reservation in northern California. Luhrs was also president of the Southwestern Anthropological Association from 1950-51. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition
1st item: Left Moc: Soles are separated at heel, side and toe of left shoe. Some tears in leather and loose stitching. Beads mostly intact. Right Moc: Soles are separated at toe/side with a tear in the heel. Both shoes show wear from age and use. Ties are missing. 2nd item: Good condition, tight beads. Some minor surface dirt. 3rd item: Very good condition with tight beading.