Beads Collection (#7)

Africa, Tanzania, Manyara Region. Two Msai men

Red-belted bracket fungus (Fomitopsis pinicola) exuding guttation drops, Zakopane, Poland

1980s Dress and Fashion Model wearing turquise leather dress 1986

Beads of water trapped upon vibrant green moss Landmannalaugar, Southern Iceland July

Stall at Cat Street Antiques Market, Central, Hong Kong

Africa, Ghana, Elmina. Handmade glass bead bracelets in Ampenyi

Jewellery for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Wangdue, Bhutan. A man in a Gho with a closeup of Bhuddist prayer beads

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

In Prayer
Shreya Prasad

Model wearing a short-skirted afternoon frock and a string of pearl beads Date: 1930

Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617), circa 1670
Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617). Christian mystical religious, member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic. Portrait by Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), circa 1670. Detail

Colour illustration of woman with red, long beads, earrings
Colour lustration of woman with red, long beads and earrings, and jewel box, in front of a hand mirror. Captioned: ??Man-Killers: The Weapons Woman Wields??

Queen Mary Date: 1935

An array of colourful beads and ear-rings. Date: 1954

Illustration of fashionable women's gloves and jewellery. Date: 1954

Illustration of fashionable women's shoes and jewellery. Date: 1954

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

AN IRISH PENITENT A pious Irish pilgrim to Saint Patrick's Purgatory, Lough Dergh (Donegal), tells his beads in one of the seven Saints Beds on the island Date: 1847

Portrait of May Aimee Smith, 1918 (oil on panel)
5648386 Portrait of May Aimee Smith, 1918 (oil on panel) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 55.5x38.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Panchita Zorolla, 1916 (oil on canvas)
MAN276866 Panchita Zorolla, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Strang, William (1859-1921); 76.7x61 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Wishham Girl, 1910, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure)
STC225362 Wishham Girl, 1910, photogravure by John Andrew & Son (photogravure) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Kalaimanokahoowaha or Kanaina, chief with helmet and cloak made of feathers, and Poeta, his wife
FLO4690774 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

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

Various types of clothes worn by Indian men. Man of distinction with prayer beads, and men in dhoti
FLO4623923 Various types of clothes worn by Indian men. Man of distinction with prayer beads, and men in dhoti. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

The Red Burnous
OLD37321 The Red Burnous by Somerville, Howard (1873-1952); Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: by Howard Somerville); © Gallery Oldham

Nkishi Figure, Luba Culture, Shandaki, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood, iron)
HSC193993 Nkishi Figure, Luba Culture, Shandaki, from Democratic Republic of Congo (wood, iron, beads & antelope horn) (see also 193994) by African School; height

Tso Elephant Mask from the Cameroon Grasslands (beaded textile) (see also 186355, 186357-358)
HSC186356 Tso Elephant Mask from the Cameroon Grasslands (beaded textile) (see also 186355, 186357-358) by African School; height:93 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

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

Tso Elephant Mask from the Cameroon Grasslands (beaded textile) (see also 186356-358)
HSC186355 Tso Elephant Mask from the Cameroon Grasslands (beaded textile) (see also 186356-358) by African School; height:93 cm; Private Collection; 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)

Portrait of Lodewijk van Gruuthuuse, c. 1472-82 (oil on panel)
490343 Portrait of Lodewijk van Gruuthuuse, c.1472-82 (oil on panel) by Master of Portraits of Princes (fl.1472-90); 34.2x22.8 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: Lewis de Bruges)

St. Andrew, c. 1491-1519 (oil on panel)
490302 St. Andrew, c.1491-1519 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94) (after); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info.: The obverse of this diptych shows the Descent from the Cross)

Selection of jewellery found at Hoen, Norway (gold and semi-precious stones)
KND176637 Selection of jewellery found at Hoen, Norway (gold and semi-precious stones) by Viking, (9th century); Viking Ship Museum, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: also known as The Hoen Hoard';)

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

Eagle Plume (Indian), between 1870 and 1880. Creator: Unknown
Eagle Plume (Indian), between 1870 and 1880

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

La Lune aux Yeux Bleus, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3035634 La Lune aux Yeux Bleus, illustration from Les Chansons de Bilitis, by Pierre Louys, pub. 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

DDE-90028496
Canada, Quebec, Montreal. Water beads on lotus leaf at Montreal Botanical Garden. Date: 21/08/2004

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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.