Beads Collection (#5)

Beadwork, 1935. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Beadwork, 1935

Beadwork Coat, 1935/1942. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Beadwork Coat, 1935/1942

Woman's Beaded Skirt, 1935/1942. Creator: Melita Hofmann
Woman's Beaded Skirt, 1935/1942

Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown
Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660. Detail from a larger artwork

Needlework (Depicting the Five Senses), England, 1601/25. Creator: Unknown
Needlework (Depicting the Five Senses), England, 1601/25. Detail from a larger artwork

Needlework, England, 1698. Creator: Unknown
Needlework, England, 1698. King and queen with animals, birds, flowers and insects. In the centre is a cartouche with a man fishing in a river, fountain below. Detail from a larger artwork

Necklace, 1935/1942. Creator: George B. Wally
Necklace, 1935/1942

Moccasin and Writing Book, 1935. Creator: George B. Wally
Moccasin and Writing Book, 1935

Armband, 1935/1942. Creator: George B. Wally
Armband, 1935/1942

Bag, United States, c. 1840. Creator: Unknown
Bag, United States, c. 1840

Bag, United States, 1830/35. Creator: Unknown
Bag, United States, 1830/35

Baby's Bonnet, Norway, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Baby's Bonnet, Norway, 18th century

Fifty-seven year old sharecropper woman, Hinds County, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Fifty-seven year old sharecropper woman. Hinds County, Mississippi. Black beads hung between the breasts are good for heart trouble

Beaded Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Ann Gene Buckley
Beaded Purse, c. 1937

Purse, c. 1937. Creator: Ruth Buker
Purse, c. 1937

Beaded Purse, c. 1936. Creator: Jessie M. Benge
Beaded Purse, c. 1936

Bag, c. 1937. Creator: Eugene Bartz
Bag, c. 1937

Coin Purse, c. 1940. Creator: Ruth M. Barnes
Coin Purse, c. 1940

Beaded Bag, c. 1938. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Beaded Bag, c. 1938

Beaded Bag, 1938. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Beaded Bag, 1938

Beaded Bag, c. 1937. Creator: Frank C. Barks
Beaded Bag, c. 1937

Bag, c. 1938. Creator: Frank C. Barks
Bag, c. 1938

Bag, c. 1938. Creator: Frank C. Barks
Bag, c. 1938

Her Horse Kills, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Her Horse Kills, 1908. Photograph shows three-quarter length portrait of Her Horse Kills, braided hair, wearing traditional clothing, beaded earrings and necklace, seated facing front

Wades in Water, Piegan Indian, full-length portrait, seated on floor, facing front... c1910
Wades in Water, Piegan Indian, full-length portrait, seated on floor, facing front, with braids, beaded buckskin shirt and leggings, beads with ermine tail trim, c1910

Plenty Coups, Crow Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, pompadour, temple... c1908
Plenty Coups, Crow Indian, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing left, pompadour, temple braids, beaded buckskin shirt, shell beads around neck, c1908

Plain Owl, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Plain Owl, 1908. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Plain Owl, wearing headdress, traditional clothing, and beaded gauntlets, holding staff, seated, facing front

Atsina Indian, Red Whip, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, wearing feather... c1908
Atsina Indian, Red Whip, half-length portrait, seated, facing front, wearing feather, beaded buckskin shirt, holding pipe in left hand, c1908

Scout That Returns, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Scout That Returns, 1908. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Scout That Returns, wearing traditional clothing and beaded gauntlets, seated, facing front

Two Leggings, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Two Leggings, c1908. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Crow man

Strike On his Head, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, loose forelock, braids, beaded buckskin shirt, beads and two large shell disks around neck, c1908

Runs Between, 1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Runs Between, 1908. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Runs Between, wearing headdress, traditional clothing, beaded gauntlets and braids, seated, facing right

Red Wing-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Red Wing-Apsaroke, c1908. Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right, streaks of white paint on cheeks and hair

Red Elk Woman, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Red Elk Woman, c1907. Half-length portrait of Dakota woman

White Man Runs Him, Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
White Man Runs Him, Apsaroke, c1908. Portrait, man, head-and-shoulders, facing front, feather headress, shell concho and shell beads around neck

Swallow Bird, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, painted... c1908
Swallow Bird, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, painted pompadour, Apsaroke headdress, flannel shirt, beads on chest, studded pipe held in front of right arm, c1908

Wife of Mnainak-Yakima, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wife of Mnainak-Yakima, c1910. Yakima woman, half-length portrait, facing front

Mis Se Pah, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mis Se Pah, c1903. Head-and-shoulders portrait of a Mohave woman

Medicine Crow-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Medicine Crow-Apsaroke, c1908. Medicine Crow, Crow Indian, Montana, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, hawk hide headdress, two earrings in right ear, disc ornaments, shell beads

Wishham young woman, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Wishham young woman, c1910. Chinookan Indians: Tlakluit; Washington. Head-and-shoulders portrait of young Wishham Indian woman, facing right, wearing braids, shell bead choker

Lucille, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Lucille, c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Dakota woman standing in front of tree

Tolowa dancing head-dress, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Tolowa dancing head-dress, c1923. Sam Lopez, head-and-shoulders portrait, wearing Tolowa costume including a redheaded woodpecker scalp headress and strings of dentalium shell beads

Long Rock (Two Kettle), 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Long Rock (Two Kettle), 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Long Rock, wearing headdress and traditional clothing, facing front

Rosa Lame Dog, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Rosa Lame Dog, c1905. Dakota woman standing at doorway of tipi

Hupa woman, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hupa woman, c1923. Hupa woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front, fur and beads around her neck and shoulders

Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mrs. Jack Red Cloud, 1905. Photograph shows Mrs. Red Cloud, wearing shawl, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Mrs. Lame Dog, 1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mrs. Lame Dog, 1905. Photograph shows bust portrait of Mrs. Lame Dog wearing headdress, facing left

Big Road's daughter, 1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Big Road's daughter, 1907. Photograph shows head-and-shoulders portrait of Big Road's daughter, wearing traditional clothing, facing front

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"Beads: Uniting Cultures and Expressing Traditions Across Continents" In the enchanting monsoon season of Sapa, Vietnam, Hmong children seek shelter under an umbrella adorned with vibrant beads. These tiny treasures reflect their rich cultural heritage and add a touch of color to the rainy days in Indochina. At Lourdes, France, visitors flock to witness the awe-inspiring statue in the Grotto embellished with delicate beads. Each bead symbolizes prayers whispered by devoted pilgrims who find solace and hope in this sacred place. Captured through Edward S. Curtis' lens in 1910, Cheyenne Chief Two Moons proudly displays his intricate beadwork. The meticulous craftsmanship reflects his tribe's ancestral traditions and serves as a testament to their resilience amidst adversity. Le Souillard, Eure in France witnesses the harmonious marriage between faith and devotion as a Bible rests beside a rosary delicately strung with beads. This fusion represents unity among believers within Europe's diverse spiritual tapestry. Lady Charles Cavendish, also known as Adele Astaire, epitomizes elegance draped in luxurious velveteen adorned with shimmering glass beads. Her impeccable style transcends time while showcasing how they are enhance one's allure throughout history. In Abene, Casamance region of Senegal, West Africa; prayer becomes tangible as Muslims clutch their prayer beads during moments of deep reflection. These strands serve not only as reminders but also connect them spiritually across continents. Masai warriors from Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve don beaded jewelry that tells stories of bravery and triumph over adversity. With each colorful strand adorning their bodies like armor, they honor ancient customs passed down through generations. Nez Perce cradle boards displayed at Olympia State Capitol Museum boast exquisite beadwork detailing tales of Native American heritage dating back centuries. Through these meticulously crafted patterns emerges a profound connection to their ancestral roots.