Vintage Beaded Suede Fringe Side High Top Moccasins made by Jay McGirt Estate

Description

Offered here from the Jay McGirt Estate - a great pair of beaded tanned hide fringe top high top men's moccasins.
Jay was a well-known Creek Seminole textile artist, beadworker and potter. These were in his collection and possession for at least 20 years and possibly even much longer but we can confirm 20.
These were handmade by Jay and worn by him and the soles do show that wear but the hides are very nice and clean. We see no serious blemishes on the hides - small perforations and signs of wear are evident. The beadwork is unblemished as well. The red colored area inside the beadwork is a dye.
These are mens size 10D.
Jay's work can be found in museums across the country including the Smithsonian, Cowboy Western Heritage Museum, Birmingham Museum of Art, Moundville, Al, etc.
These are priced to sell as we make the final push to liquidate the remainder of the estate. This item represents an Investment level piece of authentic Native art.