Pair of Hopi Painted Men’s Moccasins [SOLD]

Pueblo moccasins are made with hard soles and soft uppers.  The soles are traditionally cut from rawhide or tanned, thick, neck skin of the deer.  Both Hopi and Zuni make dance moccasins of this style.  The moccasin is painted with blue paint and the front tab painted with yellow paint.  The sole is painted black.

This pair has soft brown felt fabric lining at the top and opening and a flap hanging down the front and back, each with diamond cut outs.

Condition: well-worn and obviously used in many dances

Recommended Reading: Ceremonial Costumes of the Pueblo Indians, Their Evolution, Fabrication, and Significance in the Prayer Drama, by Virginia More Roediger

Provenance: from the extensive collection of a Santa Fe resident who has unfortunately moved to another city and found it necessary to greatly reduce her collection.