Beads Collection (#9)

Basket Insert, England, 1662. Creator: Unknown
Basket Insert, England, 1662

Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown
Needlework (Depicting the Four Seasons), England, c. 1660

Picture (Needlework), England, 1666. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Needlework), England, 1666. King Charles II of England on his throne with the word King in beadwork above, courtiers, lion, mermaid, palace, trees, birds and flowers

Dressing Box Depicting the Finding of Moses and Scenes from Abraham and Hagar, c. 1668
Dressing Box Depicting the Finding of Moses and Scenes from Abraham and Hagar, England, c. 1668

Pair of Tubular Beads, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States (Zhanguo) period (480-221 B. C
Pair of Tubular Beads, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States (Zhanguo) period (480-221 B.C.)

Bag (Beaded), France, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Bag (Beaded), France, 18th century

Miser purse, France, c. 1850. Creator: Unknown
Miser purse, France, c. 1850

Bag, Europe, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Bag, Europe, 1875/1900

Childs Cap, Europe, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Childs Cap, Europe, 19th century

Water droplets on leaf creating a natural pattern, Tresco Tropical Garden, Tresco, Isle of Scilly, Cornwall, UK. June

Necklace, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Alfred H. Smith
Necklace, 1935/1942

Smoking Cap, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Alvin Shiren
Smoking Cap, 1935/1942

Fragment, Italy, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment, Italy, 18th century

Bag, India, . Creator: Unknown
Bag, India

Pair of Moccasins, Plains, c. 1885. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Moccasins, Plains, c. 1885

Dance Skirt and Apron, 1850 / 60. Creator: Unknown
Dance Skirt and Apron, 1850/60. Yurok or Hupa, Northern California coast, United States

Beaded Necklace with Bar Pendant, A. D. 300 / 700. Creator: Unknown
Beaded Necklace with Bar Pendant, A.D. 300/700

Beaded Necklace with Three Celt Pendants, A. D. 300 / 700. Creator: Unknown
Beaded Necklace with Three Celt Pendants, A.D. 300/700

String of Beads, 4th-5th century. Creator: Unknown
String of Beads, 4th-5th century

Necklace with a Pendant Depicting a Large Fish Eating a Smaller Fish, 200 B. C. / A. D. 200
Necklace with a Pendant Depicting a Large Fish Eating a Smaller Fish, 200 B.C./A.D. 200

Necklace, 200 B. C. / A. D. 200. Creator: Unknown
Necklace, 200 B.C./A.D. 200

Necklace, c. 800 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Necklace, c. 800 B.C

Necklace Strung with Shell and Ceramic Beads, c. 10th / 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Necklace Strung with Shell and Ceramic Beads, c. 10th/16th century

Miniature Stirrup-Spout Vessel, A. D. 1100 / 1470. Creator: Unknown
Miniature Stirrup-Spout Vessel, A.D. 1100/1470

Necklace Strung with Indigenous and Imported Beads, c. 10th / 16th century
Necklace Strung with Indigenous and Imported Beads, c. 10th/16th century

Bag, North America, c. 1839. Creator: Unknown
Bag, North America, c. 1839

Pair of Childs Moccasins, Plains, c. 1885. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Childs Moccasins, Sioux Plains, c. 1885

Pair of Moccasins, Santee Sioux Plains, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Moccasins, Santee Sioux Plains, 1875/1900

Clasp, 1736 / 44. Creator: Randall Yetton
Clasp, 1736/44. Attributed to Randall Yetton

Panel, United States, 1875 / 1900. Creator: Unknown
Panel, United States, 1875/1900

Pair of childs moccasins, Plains, possibly Sioux, c. 1885. Creator: Unknown
Pair of childs moccasins, Plains, possibly Sioux, c. 1885

Necklace, 200 B. C. / A. D. 800. Creator: Unknown
Necklace, 200 B.C./A.D. 800

Needlepoint and Beadwork Square, c. 1937. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Needlepoint and Beadwork Square, c. 1937

Pincushion, c. 1936. Creator: Erwin Schwabe
Pincushion, c. 1936

Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, 20th century

Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, Early / mid-20th century. Creator: Unknown
Royal Cap (Orikogbofo), Nigeria, Early/mid-20th century

Belt (Yeemy Mambolmashet), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century

Pendant Belt (Nkody Mupaap), Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century

Pendant, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pendant, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 19th century

Necklace, Ancient Egypt, 1st century BCE-1st century CE. Creator: Unknown
Necklace, Ancient Egypt, 1st century BCE-1st century CE

Mummy Net with Amulets, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 23-25 (818-656 BCE)

Bead Net Mummy Shroud, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664-525 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bead Net Mummy Shroud, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664-525 BCE)

Venetian Glass Workers, 1880 / 82. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Venetian Glass Workers, 1880/82

Beaded Purse, c. 1940. Creator: Stella Mosher
Beaded Purse, c. 1940

Amulet of a Heart, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26-31 (664-332 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Amulet of a Heart, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26-31 (664-332 BCE)

Beaded Bag, c. 1936. Creator: James McLellan
Beaded Bag, c. 1936

Odalisque, 1874. Creator: Jules-Joseph Lefebvre
Odalisque, 1874

Young Woman at an Open Half-Door, 1645. Creators: Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn
Young Woman at an Open Half-Door, 1645

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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.