Eastern Beadwork
Some of the finest and most beautiful American beadwork was done by the Woodlands Indians of New York, New England and Canada in the years before 1880. Using some of the smallest beads available, these painstakingly created pieces are filled with lovely designs and images. The bags, moccasins and hats here are some of the finest pieces available. The bags often have different designs on each side, so please call or email with any questions.
For those interested in learning more about Eastern Woodlands beadwork, we currently stock the book TRADING IDENTITIES by Ruth Phillips ($40). There is also a fine website detailing the exhibit of the Biron collection at several Eastern museums, which can be accessed here. It is a fine website with excellent early examples of Woodlands beaded items.
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| Iroquois beaded bag, c. 1835-45. A very fine example with a rare heart design, probably made at the Six Nations reserve in Ontario. Excellent condition. 6 1/2" x 6". SOLD (BD 2430) Inquire/Order | Small and lovely Iroquois beaded pouch, c. 1840-50. Excellent condition. 2 3/4" x 2 7/8". SOLD (BD 2412) Inquire/Order | Iroquois beaded bag, c. 1835-45. Lovely lavender, blue, white and green color scheme. 6" x 6". $1500 (BD 2301) Inquire/Order |
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| Iroquois beaded bag, c. 1820s. A rare oversize bag on red wool with beautiful circular and double-curve beadwork designs. Excellent condition for such an early bag. 7" x 7 1/2". $2700 (BD 2429) Inquire/Order | A very early Iroquois pincushion, with the early small seed beads and a well-balanced snowflake beaded design, c. 1850. One of the early precursors to the 20th Century whimsey. 3" diameter. $295 (BD 2397) Inquire/Order | Algonquian beaded bag, c. 1850. An oversize bag, with an amazing and unique beaded arrowhead design. Very good condition. 6 1/4" x 7". $1950 (BD 2162) Inquire/Order |
