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2017.103.40

Loom beaded band of alternating white and dark blue squares, each with a diamond motif. [JMC 11/3/2019]

2017.103.40

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Collection type
Object
Description
Loom beaded band of alternating white and dark blue squares, each with a diamond motif. [JMC 11/3/2019]
Long description
A long rectangular loom-beaded band. The beadwork comprises alternating white and dark blue squares (with one green square at the end), each with a diamond motif in a variety of colours. All woven on plain cotton thread. [JMC 11/3/2019]
Person
Field collector Raymond Wilkes
PRM source David Wilkes
Date
Acquisition information
Donated: 30/08/2016
Materials and processes
Material Bead, Material Cotton Seed Fibre Textile Plant, Process Woven, Process Beadwork
Dimensions
Width: max 43 mm, Length: max 670 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2017.103.40 Other numbers: 35
Research and responses

This object is part of a collection put together by English Hobbyist Raymond Wilkes. The collection combines English, European or North American-made hobbyist material, some objects made by Wilkes himself, and some Native American-made objects. This beaded band is thought to be Native American-made. [JMC 11/3/2019]

Search terms: Ornament, Clothing, Head Ornament, Waist Ornament

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