A pair of hard-soled moccasins with native-tanned hide uppers, decorated with thread and sinew-sewn seed beads. The beadwork consists of a yellow lane which divides the quarters and vamps. The vamps are uniquely decorated so that the negative space - colored in periwinkle blue - represents and abstracted buffalo hoof. Floating in this ground are two lizards. The ankles of the moccasins are lined with cones, as is the center vamp. The opening is trimmed with Stroud.

Lizards are an important animal in Plains culture, celebrated for their survival and regenerative capabilities. As such, the reptile features occasionally in Plains beadwork - with the wearer likely wanting to harness the powers of this adaptable creature.

Ex Yoshi Miyake, WA

10” long

#51221