Featured Beaded moccasins

I’m not sure what to think of these moccasins. With the figural beading and pink felt lining, I’ve not seen another pair like them. They appear to have some age to them - any ideas about when they might date to?

 

off the cuff..............no pun intended....
I'd say maybe as early as the 80's , made 4 native by native to be used at pow wows for dancing...more indoors than out...
tanned moose hide....no specific tribal markings...
where'd ya find em....how big r they.........likely gals !

 

or they could be slippers.........but it takes a long time to turn the soles that black and smooth...

 

From the side view, it looks like the soles are an added layer of a different material, and I don't see any stitches. Perhaps a glued on repair?

If you look on the inside, and under the cuff, is the leather "suede" on both sides, or only on the exterior?

 

I think the sole is stitched in a way that hides the stitches so that they aren't subject to wear.

 

Thanks, Komokwa. They appeared yesterday at a local antique shop. They are quite small, for a girl for sure.

 

The inside is all lined with pink felt, so it’s tough to see if there’s suede underneath. The soles, however, do appear to be a different leather attached to the bottom of the moccasins, probably with glue.