Beaded Collection (#5)

Gonaqua, extinct Khoikhoi people of South Africa
Gonaqua, extinct Khoikhoi people, who lived on the south coast between Algoa Bay and Mbhashe River. In fur capes, hats, beaded aprons and necklaces

Lulu, an Intombi Zulu Girl, c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701565 Lulu, an Intombi Zulu Girl, c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from Intombi, South Africa.); South African, out of copyright

Kate Moss wearing Narcisco Rodriguez at Milan Fashion Week, 6th October 1997

Ensemble, American, ca. 1885. Creator: Mme. Uoll Gross
Ensemble, American, ca. 1885

Moccasins and gaiters, Plains Indians, c. 1820 (leather & beads)
XBP343130 Moccasins and gaiters, Plains Indians, c.1820 (leather & beads) by American; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; American, out of copyright

Queen Charlotte Amalie, 1700-1800. Creator: Unknown
Queen Charlotte Amalie, 1700-1800

A devotee wearing prayer beads returns after taking a holy bath at the Saali River on the first day of the Swasthani Brata Katha festival at Sankhu in Kathmandu January 5, 2015

Rosaries made by inmates to be distributed during the visit of Pope Francis are displayed in Santa Monica prison in Lima, Peru January 16, 2018. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

An ethnic minority delegate arrives for the opening session of the National People s
An ethnic minority delegate arrives for the opening session of the National Peoples Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, March 5, 2016

An elephant decorated with a cloth walk in the annual Nawam Perahera street parade in Colombo February 22, 2016.Over 50 elephants are participating in a street parade for Gangaramaya temples annual

Jewellery for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

A Samburu warrior resplendent with long, braided, Ochred hair. The round ear ornaments of the warriors are fashioned from ivory

Pokot Grandmother
Tori E Bohn

Shelter Pets project - Mia
Mia, and her seven sidlings, were abandoned on a county road in El Dorado, Arkansas. Their mom was no where to be found, and they were not old enough to survive without her

Vanity
A painting of a seated young lady, tweaking her long, blonde hair having dressed, being assisted by two other women, one is holding a beaded necklace ready to put on her

Joyce
A portrait oil painting of Joyce, a young woman wearing a beaded necklace and a blue headband, a cloak or blanket is covering her, falling down at the shoulder. Date: circa 1922

Eve
A portrait painting of a woman named Eve, who is wearing a beaded necklace over a simple jumper. Date: circa 1918

May Fortescue, actress, theatrical portrait in black gown
May Fortescue, actress, singer and actor-manager, theatrical portrait in black, beaded gown with satin puff shoulders. May Fortescue was a protegee of the playwright Ws Gilbert

Florence Engelbach Self Portrait
A self portrait oil painting of Spanish born Florence Ada Engelbach nee Neumegen, 1872-1951. She is holding a yellow fruit and wraring a red beaded necklace. Date: circa 1931

Lady Edina Conyngham, formal studio portrait in beaded gown, with bouquet of lilies. Lady Edina Dorothy Hope Conyngham, (1888-1964), had recently become engaged to Mr Thomas Ainsworth. Date: 1910

A canoe-necked knitted top, with a beaded design. Date: 1954

Woman's hood, Cree Nation, from the James Bay Region, c. 1840-60 (wool cloth, glass beads and leather)
BIR185807 Woman's hood, Cree Nation, from the James Bay Region, c.1840-60 (wool cloth, glass beads and leather) by Canadian School, (19th century); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery

Chief Joseph (1840-1904) c. 1903 (b/w photo)
PNP245397 Chief Joseph (1840-1904) c.1903 (b/w photo) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; Library of Congress, Washington D.C. USA; Peter Newark American Pictures

Beadwork, Kenya (beads)
HSC206697 Beadwork, Kenya (beads) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Misango mayaka, hat with hornlike projections (coiled basketry, glass beads, palm splints & palm fibre)
1070622 Misango mayaka, hat with hornlike projections (coiled basketry, glass beads, palm splints & palm fibre) by African School; 18.4x55.9x35.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Fetish statue wearing multi-coloured bracelets and necklaces from Gabon, 11th - 20th century (wood)
XCH383933 Fetish statue wearing multi-coloured bracelets and necklaces from Gabon, 11th - 20th century (wood) by African School; Musee d'Hist

Zulu Beadwork, South Africa (beads)
HSC206696 Zulu Beadwork, South Africa (beads) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Lyre, Eritrea (wood, beadwork, leather)
HSC207104 Lyre, Eritrea (wood, beadwork, leather) by African School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Portrait of Madame Floge, 1902 (oil on canvas)
3506780 Portrait of Madame Floge, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Klimt, Gustav (1862-1918); 178x80 cm; Wien Museum Karlsplatz, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Portrait of Madame Floge (Floege)

Sioux and Arrapahoe Indian Delegations, between 1865 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Sioux and Arrapahoe Indian Delegations, between 1865 and 1880. L to R, seated: Red Cloud, Big Road, Yellow Bear, Young Man Afraid of his Horses, Iron Crow

Group of Sioux Indians "Spotted Tail"(photo c. 1875). Creator: Unknown
Group of Sioux Indians " Spotted Tail" (photo c. 1875). Standing: Joe Merrivale; Young Spotted Tail; Antoine Janis; Seated

Victorian Shelf Drapery, c. 1940. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Victorian Shelf Drapery, c. 1940

Pincushion, c. 1936. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Pincushion, c. 1936

Beaded Silk Bag, c. 1938. Creator: Carmel Wilson
Beaded Silk Bag, c. 1938

Bag, c. 1936. Creator: William High
Bag, c. 1936

Bag, c. 1937. Creator: Gene Luedke
Bag, c. 1937

Beaded Bag, c. 1941. Creator: Dolores Haupt
Beaded Bag, c. 1941

Knit Beaded Bag, c. 1938. Creator: Dolores Haupt
Knit Beaded Bag, c. 1938

Mans Court Badge, China, 1880 / 1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Creator: Unknown
Mans Court Badge, China, 1880/1900, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Detail from a larger artwork

Pictures of the Year VIII, Mistress Anne Page, 1888. Creator: James Sant
Pictures of the Year VIII, Mistress Anne Page, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Les Girls, c. 1930 (bronze and ivory)
DRE72868 Les Girls, c.1930 (bronze and ivory) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); height: 51 cm; Private Collection; © Dreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury, Berks, UK

Pedro Cav-eta or Kai-ee-te (oil on canvas mounted on panel)
HEH372267 Pedro Cav-eta or Kai-ee-te (oil on canvas mounted on panel) by Moon, Carl (1878-1948); 81.3x66 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Sortileges from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1922 (pochoir print)
3444923 Sortileges from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robe du Soir, de Beer); The Stapleton Collection

Baby carrier with a full-figure motif reserved for aristocratic families of the Kayan and Kenyah tribes in Sarawak
LIT372705 Baby carrier with a full-figure motif reserved for aristocratic families of the Kayan and Kenyah tribes in Sarawak

Blackfoot tribe member, Gleichen, Alberta, Western Canada, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
PNP245303 Blackfoot tribe member, Gleichen, Alberta, Western Canada, c.1890 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana

Box (Casket), England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Box (Casket), England, 17th century

Altar Frontal, France, 1700 / 25. Creator: Unknown
Altar Frontal, France, 1700/25

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