Native american moccasins??

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  1. mdlock

    mdlock Well-Known Member

    Have had these for about 15 years I got these and a bunch of other western items at an auction in Baltimore. 20200416_183141_resize_14.jpg 20200416_183151_resize_94.jpg 20200416_183158_resize_60.jpg 20200416_183235_resize_48.jpg
     
    mdlock, Apr 16, 2020
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  2. smallaxe

    smallaxe Well-Known Member

    They do not look like they were Native American made, and they don't look particularly old. Native Americans commonly tanned their leather using the "brain tan" method. For good results, the outer layer of skin (grain) is removed. So it will look "suede" on both sides. It won't have a shiny, slick side. Also, although it's hard to tell from the photos, yours look like commercial tanned cowhide, not deer hide.
     
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  3. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    1970 hippy footwear? Those mushrooms were very popular back in the 70s on everything from kitchen utensils to clothing.
     
    Bev aka thelmasstuff, Apr 16, 2020
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  4. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Sears had a whole line of mushroom kitchen items back in the day.
     
    pearlsnblume, Apr 16, 2020
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  5. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    I agree with smallaxe .. Not Native American ... Joy.
     
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  6. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    Agree with others, still cool Mocs though!
     
    J Dagger, Apr 23, 2020
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  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Agee re mushrooms. Would think 1970s craft items.

    Debora
     
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