Late Classic Period Moccasins Beaded with Quillwork, circa 1875 crayon and watercolor on paper The composition depicts a nude

The composition depicts a nude figure turned away from the viewer

holds an owl as a symbol of her wisdom

outer dimensions measure 27 ½ x 41 ¾ x 1 inches

Abstract composition resembling a busy highway

Signed by the artist and titled lower left

Late Classic Period Moccasins Beaded with Quillwork, circa 1875 crayon and watercolor on paper The composition depicts a nudePair of antique Native American moccasins dating to the late Classic Period (1650 1875). Created by a Sioux (Plains Indian) artisan, circa 1870s. The moccasins are constructed of native tanned buckskin with bands of quill work in red, blue and yellow. Beaded around the soles with glass trade beads in blue, white, green and white heart red.