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What are Native American beads called?
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It depends on which region the beads were made since they were created out of available materials found in the land around them. In the Eastern Woodlands, white and purple marine shell beads were called “wampum”. You can shop a collection of Native American beadwork from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
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Plateau Beaded Cuffs
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Plateau Indian beaded cuffs. With beautiful floral beading on green trade cloth
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Beads
$1,725
Plateau Beaded Gauntlets
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Native American Plateau floral beaded gauntlets. Design is bold and bright, featuring colors of
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
$5,175
Sioux Beaded Pictorial Tunic
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Sioux pictorial beaded tunic. Thread sewn and assembled using multiple hide panels. Beaded with 12
Category
Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
$34,500
Cheyenne Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pair of Cheyenne beaded moccasins with buffalo hoof motif. Sinew sewn. With colors of green, orange
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
Native American Cree Beaded Gauntlets
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Large pair of Native American beaded Cree gauntlets. Featuring five multicolored flowers and zigzag
Category
Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Leather, Beads
Lakota Sioux Beaded Moccasins
By Sioux Indian Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Lakota Sioux moccasins with buffalo hoof motif. Red white heart beads and brain tanned hide with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects
Materials
Hide, Beads
