Beads Collection (#11)

Portrait of Louise A. Baldwin, 1868 (w / c on paper)
PNH368314 Portrait of Louise A. Baldwin, 1868 (w/c on paper) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 37x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Louisa Baldwin, nee MacDonald (1845-1925)

Muezzin performing the call to prayer or adhan
Muezzin in turban and robes performing the call to prayer or adhan. Muezzin particolare. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Two bracelets, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c. 1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold)
XBP341823 Two bracelets, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun (c.1370-1352 BC) New Kingdom (gold) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Studio portrait of a young woman - January, 1917. Date: 1917

Curley, of the Crow tribe, one of Custers scouts (b / w photo)
PNP245554 Curley, of the Crow tribe, one of Custers scouts (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ousekh necklace, New Kingdom (faience)
EDI188942 Ousekh necklace, New Kingdom (faience) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Private Collection; Egyptian, out of copyright

The Madonna of the Rosary with SS Dominic, Catherine, Mary Magdalene, and Joseph
KAB138630 The Madonna of the Rosary with SS Dominic, Catherine, Mary Magdalene, and Joseph, 1732 (oil on canvas) (altarpiece) by Crespi, Luigi (1709-79); Monastero di San Niccolo, Prato, Tuscany

Madonna of the Rosary, c. 1569 (oil on canvas)
KAB137904 Madonna of the Rosary, c.1569 (oil on canvas) by Zucchi, Jacopo (c.1540-96); Chiesa di San Ilario, Bibbona, Tuscany, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of a Lady in a Blue Gown (oil on canvas)
MAL215261 Portrait of a Lady in a Blue Gown (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79); 127x101.6 cm; Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Jewel Case
GN70637 The Jewel Case by Seignac, Guillaume (1870-1924); Galerie Nataf, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Virgin and Child (oil on panel)
SCP3426 Virgin and Child (oil on panel) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); 98x71 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Netherlandish, out of copyright

Two Views of a Woman wearing an English Hood, c. 1528-30 (pen & ink on paper)
BAL11867 Two Views of a Woman wearing an English Hood, c.1528-30 (pen & ink on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 15.9x11 cm; British Museum, London

Beaded regalia, Yoruba culture
BCC11243 Beaded regalia, Yoruba culture by Nigerian; Univ. of California Museum of Cultural History, CA, USA; Nigerian, out of copyright

The Locket
BON44102 The Locket by Portielje, Jan Pieter (1829-95); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

A softened lustre in her eye, all crimson like the rose
486293 A softened lustre in her eye, all crimson like the rose, scarce tinged her cheek, 1866 (pencil, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Hassam

Portrait of Laura, Lady Alma-Tadema, probably entering the Dutch Room at Townshend House
CH469809 Portrait of Laura, Lady Alma-Tadema, probably entering the Dutch Room at Townshend House, Regents Park, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Gosse

Necklace, c. 6th - 7th century (gold & emeralds)
780705 Necklace, c.6th - 7th century (gold & emeralds) by Byzantine; length: 36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Composed of 13 cell-work links)

Double Portrait of Mary, Lady Bowes, Aged 24, and her Eldest Son, Thomas
CH249876 Double Portrait of Mary, Lady Bowes, Aged 24, and her Eldest Son, Thomas, 1630 (oil on panel) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Portrait of a young woman. (b / w photo)
5999718 Portrait of a young woman. (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a young woman)

Selvaggia Sassetti, c. 1487-88 (tempera on wood)
5667798 Selvaggia Sassetti, c.1487-88 (tempera on wood) by Ghirlandaio, Davide (1452-1525); 57.2 x 44.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Woman and boy of Patagonia receiving beads from British naval officer Commodore John Byron, 1765 (engraving)
5233458 Woman and boy of Patagonia receiving beads from British naval officer Commodore John Byron, 1765 (engraving) by English School

Tobacco bag, Assiniboine, Alberta or Saskatchewan, 1860-70 (skin, glass & wool)
5244625 Tobacco bag, Assiniboine, Alberta or Saskatchewan, 1860-70 (skin, glass & wool) by Canadian School, (19th century); 81.3x16.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Canadian

Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas)
5889229 Enigma, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Munns, Bernard (1869-1942); 48.3x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Better Days at the London Hippodrome
Page from The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News showing scenes during the " Beads" number in the Better Days revue at the London Hippodrome in 1925

Kill Spotted Horse, Assiniboines, 1898 (platinum palladium print)
3949814 Kill Spotted Horse, Assiniboines, 1898 (platinum palladium print) by Rinehart, Frank Albert (1861-1928); 23x18.1 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Eye of Ra pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & blue faience)
XBP349997 Eye of Ra pectoral, from the Tomb of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom (gold & blue faience) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Egyptian National Museum, Cairo

Queen Phillippa, c 1525
LLM458025 Queen Phillippa, c 1525 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Phillippa, c 1525. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations (Henry G Bohn, 1858)

Isabella, Wife of William Beauchamp, 1483-85
LLM458005 Isabella, Wife of William Beauchamp, 1483-85 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isabella, Wife of William Beauchamp, 1483-85)

Hindu Fakir, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho)
STC418223 Hindu Fakir, from India Ancient and Modern, 1867 (colour litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Portrait of Vittoria Caldoni or, The Young Italian (oil on canvas)
ZEN144115 Portrait of Vittoria Caldoni or, The Young Italian (oil on canvas) by Orsel, Andre Jacques Victor (1795-1850); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lyon, France; eJ.P. Zenobel; French, out of copyright

Head of a San (Housouana) woman of South Africa, with beads in her hair, earrings and necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Khoikhoi (Hottentot) woman in full dress of fur cape, beaded skirt, anklets, necklaces. From Francois Le Vaillants Second Voyage into the Interior of Africa

Sugpiaq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska
Sugpiaq or Alutiiq man of Kodiak Island, Alaska. His earlobes and chin pierced with beads, his face tattooed. From Joseph Billings

Gold muff chains with amethyst beads, enamel bars, etc. Chromolithograph from Edwin Streeters Gems Catalog, Bond Street, London, circa 1895

Natives of Hawaii (Sandwich Islands)
Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife, in a feather lei necklace and beads in her hair

Tribal headdress, Sioux Tribe (textile & feathers)
PNP245361 Tribal headdress, Sioux Tribe (textile & feathers) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Western Americana; American, out of copyright

Huichol bowl from Sierra Madre, Mexico (textile)
UCL273808 Huichol bowl from Sierra Madre, Mexico (textile) by Mexican School; Ethnographic Collections, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum, University College London; Mexican

Rengma Naga, Marauding Hill Tribe, Assam, from The People of India, by J
STC439717 Rengma Naga, Marauding Hill Tribe, Assam, from The People of India, by J. Forbes Watson, published 1868 (albumen print) by English Photographer

Leopard Caryatid Stool, possibly 1800s (wood, cotton, fabric and glass beads)
500351 Leopard Caryatid Stool, possibly 1800s (wood, cotton, fabric and glass beads) by Bamileke Culture (19th century); 51x38x43 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The Cigarette (oil on canvas)
XIR36945 The Cigarette (oil on canvas) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); 54x65 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Hawaiian chief and wife, and masked warriors in a canoe
Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, Hawaiian chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife, in a feather lei necklace and beads in her hair

Costumes of the Aleutian natives of Bristol Bay, Alaska
Costumes of the Aleutian natives of the Nushagak area, Bristol Bay, Alaska. Men and women in sealskin and fur clothes with boxes, mirror, beads. Dried fish on a beam

Battle costume of the natives of Dalagoa Bay (Maputo Bay), Mozambique. They wear reed helmets decorated with beads, cane armour at the neck, wrist and waist, and carry short spears and axes

Le Jour Du Recurage (colour photo)
2817378 Le Jour Du Recurage (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Jour Du Recurage)

Old Indian Scout, known as Original Texas
Old Indian Scout, aged 73, known as Original Texas, possibly a Wild West Show performer. Date: circa 1910

Navajo Indian, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
Navajo Indian, Tom of Ganado, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. He was the husband of Elle, the tribes most famous weaver. Date: circa 1920

Menat necklace from Malqata, c. 1390-1353 BC (Faience, bronze or copper alloy, glass
3526068 Menat necklace from Malqata, c.1390-1353 BC (Faience, bronze or copper alloy, glass, agate, carnelian, lapis lazuli)

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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.