Iroquois Whimseys
These fanciful beaded things were made from approximately 1890-1930,
with a few families making them until the present date. The Iroquois lived
in the Niagara Falls region, and the whimseys were often brought home as
honeymoon souvenirs. Common shapes are match and whiskbroom holders, picture
frames, pincushions, and hanging hearts. They are often decorated with
dates, aphorisms, flowers, or all of the above. (All measurements do not include handles or fringe.)
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Iroquois beaded whimsey pillow with chipmunk, c. 1920. A very colorful and fun piece, in very good condition. 7" x 7". $175 (BD 2295)
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Iroquois whimsey purse with flowers, "1917". Excellent condition. 5" x 5" x 3 1/2". $215 (BD 2358) Inquire/Order |
A very rare matched pair of Iroquois whimsey boots with beaded flags, c. 1910. Matched pairs of whimseys are quite uncommon, and this is only the second matched flag pair we have ever seen. Very good condition. Each measures 7 1/2" x 6". SOLD (BD 2443) Inquire/Order |
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Iroquois whimsey in a rare four-sided hanging basket form, c. 1920s. Excellent condition. 5" x 4 3/4". SOLD (BD 2490) Inquire/Order |
Iroquois whimsey frame with owls and beavers, c. 1915. Very good condition. 10 1/2" x 8 1/4". $325 (BD 2432) Inquire/Order |
A very clean and bright Iroquois whimsey boot, c. 1910. Near mint condition. 7" x 5 1/2". $150 (BD 2492) Inquire/Order |
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Iroquois beaded whimsey boot with wonderful gold colors, c. 1900. Excellent condition, and a good large size. 10" x 7". $250 (BD 2274) Inquire/Order |
Iroquois whimsey frame, c. 1890. 5 1/2" x 8". Very good condition. $135 (BD 2334) Inquire/Order |
Iroquois whimsey canoe, "Fast Boat", c. 1905-1910. Excellent condition. 7" long. SOLD (BD 2434) Inquire/Order |
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Iroquois whimsey in a very rare wide-topped whiskbroom holder form, c. 1900. The only one like it we have ever seen. Very good condition. 8" x 7 1/4". $395 (BD 2381) Inquire/Order |
Iroquois whimsey matchholder with great tube beaded designs, "1903. Excellent condition. 7" x 8 1/2". $250 (BD 2359) Inquire/Order |
Iroquois whimsey bird with fancy collar, "1907". Very good condition. 8" long. $295 (BD 2077) Inquire/Order |
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