Items Similar to Antique Salish Flathead Moccasins, Plateau Buckskin Appliqué, c. 1880

Antique Southern Cheyenne Moccasins, Beaded Buckskin Tipi Motif, c. 1880

Pair of 20th Century Navajo Beaded Moccasins

Early 20th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

Native American Sioux Fully Beaded Moccasins

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 6

Antique Salish Flathead Moccasins, Plateau Buckskin Appliqué, c. 1880

$4,500per set

£3,377.52per set

€3,941.13per set

CA$6,357.60per set

A$6,373.98per set

CHF 3,693.67per set

MX$77,884.99per set

NOK 42,804.43per set

SEK 43,710.49per set

DKK 29,458.84per set

About the Item

Exceptional pair of antique Salish (Flathead) Plateau moccasins dating to circa 1880, representing a rare and highly collectible example of 19th-century Native American footwear from the Pacific Northwest. Handcrafted from supple, native-tanned buckskin, this pair is distinguished by beautifully executed appliqué and embroidered decoration rather than the beadwork more commonly associated with Plains Indian moccasins. The moccasins feature graceful heart and foliate motifs carefully appliquéd to the buckskin, creating a lyrical, organic composition characteristic of Plateau artistic traditions. The contrasting decorative elements emphasize the elegant shape of the footwear while showcasing the remarkable skill and precision of the maker. The naturally aged buckskin has developed a rich, warm patina consistent with age and use, enhancing the tactile quality and authenticity of these exceptional 19th-century objects. Their refined construction and understated ornamentation reflect the distinctive aesthetic of Salish and Plateau material culture. Salish moccasins of this age with intact appliqué decoration and strong visual clarity are increasingly scarce. Unlike more heavily decorated Plains moccasins, Plateau examples are particularly notable for their sophisticated use of appliqué, embroidery, and organic motifs. This pair is equally compelling as an important Native American ethnographic artifact, a collectible example of Salish art, or a sculptural decorative object. Displayed together, the moccasins offer an evocative glimpse into 19th-century Indigenous craftsmanship and design. A rare opportunity for collectors of Native American art, Salish and Plateau textiles, antique moccasins, Western Americana, and historic Indigenous decorative arts. Dimensions: 4 inches high x 3.5 inches wide x 9 inches deep each. Sold as a set of 2.

Similar to:
Native American Art (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 4 in (10.16 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Native American (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Hide,Thread,Appliqué
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1880-1889
Date of Manufacture:
1880
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Denver, CO
Reference Number:
Seller: 282591stDibs: LU1004643540972

More From This Seller

View All

Antique Potawatomi Beaded Moccasins c.1880 – Northeast Woodlands Native Footwear

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare and well preserved pair of circa 1880 Potawatomi moccasins is an exceptional example of 19th-century Northeast Woodlands Native American craftsmanship. Hand-stitched from n...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Animal Skin, Hide, Leather, Beads

Antique Southern Cheyenne Moccasins, Beaded Buckskin Tipi Motif, c. 1880

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

Exceptional pair of antique Southern Cheyenne beaded moccasins dating to circa 1880, representing a highly collectible example of 19th-century Plains I...

Category

Antique 1880s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Museum Quality Native American Sioux Beaded Hide Dress Antique Plains 1880

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Denver, CO

Exceptional museum-quality circa 1880 Native American Sioux beaded hide dress, representing one of the most significant and visually compelling forms of Pl...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique Sioux Plains Native American Beaded Buckskin and Canvas Possible Bag

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This antique 19th-century Sioux beaded possible bag is a remarkable example of Plains Indian artistry and craftsmanship. Constructed from soft buck...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Canvas, Beads

Ojibwe Beaded Powder Horn with Dyed Cloth Strap, Eastern Woodlands, c.1865

By Native American Art

Located in Denver, CO

This rare and finely crafted mid-19th century Ojibwe powder horn, dating to around 1865, is an exceptional example of Eastern Woodlands Native American artistry. Originating from the...

Category

Antique 1860s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Horn, Fabric, Beads

Antique Crow Beaded Knife Sheath c.1870 Plains Native American Hide

By Crow

Located in Denver, CO

This exceptional antique Crow (Apsáalooke) beaded knife sheath, dating to circa 1870, is a rare and highly collectible artifact from the Classic Period of...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide

19th Century Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Sioux fully beaded moccasins. Red, white and blue with geometric stacked colors. Hard soles, cotton cuff edging. Period: Late 19th Century Origin: Gr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Antique 19th century Sioux Beaded Native American Moccasins

Located in Doha, QA

An outstanding pair of 19th century Native American fully beaded moccasins (European women’s shoe size 36 which is equal American women’s shoe size 6). The Moccasins are made out of...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Lakota Sioux Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Pair of Lakota Sioux beaded moccasins. Circa 1890. Buffalo hoof style, highly decorated, thread sewn and beaded hide with green, white, red and ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Leather, Beads

19th Century, Sioux Beaded High-Top Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

This is an outstanding set of authentic original beaded hide high-top / high-top moccasins with hard parfleche soles from the Sioux Native American Indians dating to circa 1880. The set shows stiff Indian tanned hide moccasins with hard parfleche rawhide soles and the tops being covered in period correct 1800’s glass trade seed beads that are sinew sewn in a traditional Buffalo track geometric pattern. The moccasins have a red ocher mineral pigment paint and are completely sinew rawhide sewn. The moccasins have sewn on high top / high-top leggings done in Indian tanned hide which is very stiff and has a sewn-on section at the top of Indian tanned Buffalo Bison hide...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

Arapaho Beaded Moccasins

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Arapaho beaded men’s moccasins of brain tanned deer skin with parfleche soles. Trunk piece, unused condition. Great display piece. Period: First quarte...

Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Hide, Beads

19th Century Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins

By Sioux Indian Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Cheyenne fully beaded moccasins. Red, yellow and blue on white background. Soft soled brain tanned hide. PERIOD: Late 19th Century ORIGIN: Great Plai...

Category