Native American Artist
Beadwork Strip / possibly Bracelet, n.d.
Beads
1 1/16 x 6 1/2 in. (2.7 x 16.51 cm)
Creation Place:
North America, Native American
Technique:
Beadworking
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Abernethy
Accession Number:
P5211
Solid beadwork with no backing. Black crosses and triangles on blue background. This may be a bracelet. There is a metal hook at one short end and a thread loop "eye" at the other.
Materials
glass beads and cloth
Commentary
Beadwork strips, such as this one and others in the exhibition, were created as headbands, garters, bag straps, and decorations to be applied to pieces of cltohing or accessories. They were made utilizing a number of techniques: weaving strings of beads on hand looms, or applying beads to supports with a variety of stitch tecniques.
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Exhibition List
This object was included in the following exhibitions:
- Ways of Seeing/Exhibiting American Indian Art: The Pomona College Collection Montgomery Gallery , 1/19/1994 - 3/20/1994
- Nuance of Sky: Edgar Heap of Birds Invites Spirit Objects to Join His Art Practice , 1/21/2013 - 4/14/2013
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 1 1/16 x 6 1/2 in. (2.7 x 16.51 cm) Measured by Hudson, Karen
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