FEATURED ITEM of the MONTH
These "keyhole" design beaded moccasins belonged to artist William Standing "Fire Bear" (1904-1951) a Gros Ventre Native from the Montana Highlines of the Assiniboine (Nakoda) Tribe. He was born on the Fort Peck Reservation located in the northeast corner of Montana. Click here to learn more
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