Antique Native American Zuni Tourist Pottery Moccasins or Shoes

This rare matched pair of miniature pottery moccasins was hand-formed and painted by a Zuni artist for the early 20th-century tourist market. Shaped in a stylized boot-like form with curled toes, each vessel is decorated in red and black on a cream slip, featuring scalloped and dotted motifs consistent with early Zuni polychrome designs. These novelty forms were crafted for sale through Gallup trading posts and railroad stops, appealing to travelers interested in Native artistry. Their small scale, detailed painting, and balanced wear make them highly collectible examples of early Southwestern souvenir pottery.

• Condition: Very good overall condition; general wear, minor nicks to top of boots, one small hairline present; kindly see photos
• Measurements: 3.25 long, 2 tall
• Dates to: Early 1900s
• Signed/Marked: N/A