$450.00
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Early/Mid 20th Century
20" x 10.75"
Hand Crafted from Deer White Hide Leather with a White High Top with Leather Tie at Ancle and Black Varnished Leather Soles
In Very Good Condition with Wear on Soles
Zuni Pueblo moccasins are traditional footwear associated with the Zuni people, one of the Pueblo tribes in New Mexico. The Zuni (A:shiwi) have a rich cultural heritage, and their footwear reflects both practical needs and ceremonial significance.
Traditional Zuni moccasins are typically made from soft leather, often deerskin or buckskin, with designs that can include wraps around the leg, fringe, or adornments. In ceremonial contexts, such as dances (e.g., the Red-Tailed Hawk Dancer at events like the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial), they often feature vibrant colors like blue-green or red, with decorative elements such as porcupine quill work, bells, beadwork, or geometric patterns. They are usually soft-soled for flexibility and may have high tops or leggings wrapped from ankle to knee in some styles, especially for women in wedding or traditional attire.
