Bead Work Collection

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Navajo blanket, beadwork, turquoise necklace, silver & turquoise belt buckle, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl. PR

CHEYENNE CHIEF, c1910. The Cheyenne chief Two Moons. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1910

Southwest, Indian handicrafts. Jemez pottery, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl, Navajo buckle, Navajo bead work & turquoise necklaces, Acoma seed pot. PR

Detail of Nez Perce beadwork of cradle board, Olympia State Capitol Museum, Washingon state, United States of America, North America

Velveteen and glass beads on pouch dating from 1850, of the Coughnawbga Mohawk of the Eastern Woodlands, United States of America, North America

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Classic Navajo bead work necklaces. Property release

Masai man, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Portrait of Princess Margaret von Sachsen (1518-1535), small three-quarter length
991425 Portrait of Princess Margaret von Sachsen (1518-1535), small three-quarter length, wearing Court Dress, (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas

In the Library, 1897 (oil on board)
659774 In the Library, 1897 (oil on board) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); 33x27.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Library. James Dromgole Linton (1840-1916). Oil on board

Waiting, 1860 (oil on canvas)
827036 Waiting, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Dicksee, Thomas-Francis (1819-95); 76.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting. Thomas-Francis Dicksee (1819-1995). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1860

Fox Iowa Bead Work Adolph F Muhr American died 1913
Fox of Iowa, Bead Work; Adolph F. Muhr (American, died 1913), Frank A. Rinehart (American, 1861 - 1928); 1899; Platinum print; 17.7 x 23.3 cm (7 x 9 3, 16 in.)

Indian with gold teeth, Colombia, South America

Shoshone Bannock Native American Indian wearing traditional beadwork at a festival in Boise, Idaho

South Africa, Cape Town. Typical South African beadwork, detail

Africa, Kenya. Msai beadwork and crafts

SCAPULAR AND ROSARY. Accoutrements of Roman Catholic worship. Line engraving, 19th century

KING OF DELHI, 1858. Wood engraving, 1858

ROME: GOLD COLLAR. Roman collar of gold and fine beads from the 1st century A. D. Line engraving, 19th century
ROME: GOLD COLLAR. Roman collar of gold and fine beads from the 1st century A.D. Line engraving, 19th century

UTE TOBACCO POUCH, 1879. Beaded tobacco pouch and necklace of the Ute Native Americans. Wood engraving, American, 1879

NAVAJO SILVERSMITH, c1880. A Navajo silversmith displays his tools and his work. Photographed c1880 by Ben Wittick

SARAH WINNEMUCCA (1844-1891). Native American Paiute educator and activist

WISHRAM GIRL, 1909. A young Wishram Native American girl. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, 1909

WISHRAM BRIDE, c1910. Half-length portrait of a Wishram (Tlakluit) bride with braids, wearing a beaded headdress with Chinese coins, dentalium shell earrings and beaded buckskin dress

Wampum Message
Wampum beadwork is not merely a decorative object, but is a method of recording treaties, agreements, historic events and the like, which it is desired to preserve

Lady Charles Beresford
Bodice with en coeur or sweetheart neckline, shoulder straps & transparent short sleeves - the whole heavily ornamented with beadwork. N.B choker & long string of pearls

Detail of Native American glass beadwork on buckskin, dating from 1880, Baltimore Museum of Anthropology, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America, North America

Dakota shirt, reworked, painted buckskin, with bull hair, eagle and hawk feathers, trade cloth and brass and glass beads, United States of America, North America

Detail of Blackfoot gloves from around 1890, buckskin with glass beads, Robert A. Testudine Collection, United States of America, North America

Bracelets and armbands, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa, Africa

Two men from the Hamer tribe preparing for the Jumping of the Bull ceremony, Omo Valley, Southern Ethiopia, Ethiopia, Africa

Prayer beads, Brazzaville, Congo, Africa

Decoration inside beehive house built of brick and mud, Srouj village, Syria, Middle East

Curios and Zulu bead necklaces, South Africa, Africa

Beads and weavings for sale on the Marine Parade, Durban, South Africa, Africa

Close-up of Samburu decorative beads, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

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"Beadwork: A Tapestry of Cultural Expression and Artistry" Beadwork, a timeless craft that transcends borders and cultures, has long been cherished as an exquisite form of artistic expression. From the intricate designs adorning the regal Cheyenne Chief Two Moons in Edward S. Curtis' captivating photograph from 1910 to the vibrant Southwest American Indian art & handicrafts featuring Navajo blankets, beadwork, and turquoise necklaces - each piece tells a story. The attention to detail is evident in every stitch, as seen in the Nez Perce cradle board at Olympia State Capitol Museum. The delicate beads come together harmoniously to create a masterpiece that reflects the rich heritage of this Southwest tribe. Traveling back in time to 1850, we discover a velveteen pouch adorned with glass beads crafted by the Coughnawbga Mohawk of Eastern Woodlands. This artifact stands as a testament to their craftsmanship and creativity passed down through generations. Moving further southwest, we encounter classic Navajo beadwork necklaces that showcase both traditional motifs and contemporary influences. These stunning creations are not only accessories but also symbols of cultural identity and pride. Venturing beyond borders into East Africa's Masai Mara region brings us face-to-face with Masai men bedecked in colorful beaded jewelry. Their elaborate adornments reflect their distinct tribal customs while adding vibrancy to their attire. Beadwork even finds its place within historical portraits like Princess Margaret von Sachsen's small three-quarter length painting from centuries ago or captured moments such as "In the Library" (1897) or "Waiting" (1860). These artworks immortalize individuals who appreciated beauty woven into every tiny bead. Finally, traveling across continents takes us to Colombia where an Indian proudly displays gold teeth embellishments - an intriguing blend of ancient traditions meeting modern aesthetics. Bead work serves as more than just an artistic endeavor.