Beads and Beadwork
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Arts, Social Science
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians, Crafts
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Canada, United States
Article abstract: Beadwork is one of the most distinctive decorative techniques used among Native Americans for clothing {$IBeadwork;clothing{/I}} and other objects of personal and ritual use.
Beadwork was a popular decorative technique before the arrival of the Europeans, and beads were traditionally made of shell, stone, bone, teeth, hoofs, and seeds. These were used to make necklaces, pendants, fringes, belts, and ornaments on clothing. Quillwork, a related decorative technique, was used in a similar way. Today beads and beadwork normally refer to the glass...
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