BEAD: Miscellaneous

Detail on Large Decorative Beaded Shoe. MCHS collections, 1953.31.10.

Here we present a number of other beaded objects that don’t fit neatly into our other BEAD Exhibit categories.

Large Decorative Beaded Shoe

Large Decorative Beaded Shoe: This large beaded shoe was made to be hung on a wall for decorative purposes, although there are 2 hat pins stored in it. Donated by Mrs. J.K. Martin. MCHS collections, 1953.31.10.
Large Decorative Beaded Shoe: This large beaded shoe was made to be hung on a wall for decorative purposes, although there are 2 hat pins stored in it. Donated by Mrs. J.K. Martin. MCHS collections, 1953.31.10.
Detail on Large Decorative Beaded Shoe. MCHS collections, 1953.31.10.
Detail on Large Decorative Beaded Shoe. MCHS collections, 1953.31.10.
Detail on Large Decorative Beaded Shoe. MCHS collections, 1953.31.10.
Detail on Large Decorative Beaded Shoe. MCHS collections, 1953.31.10.

Small Red Beaded Shoe

Small Red Beaded Shoe: This smaller red beaded shoe was also for decorative purposes, serving as a wall ­hanging. Donated by the Mrs. J.K. Martin estate. MCHS collections, #1971.10.103.
Small Red Beaded Shoe: This smaller red beaded shoe was also for decorative purposes, serving as a wall ­hanging. Donated by the Mrs. J.K. Martin estate. MCHS collections, #1971.10.103.
Detail on Small Red Beaded Shoe. MCHS collections, #1971.10.103.
Detail on Small Red Beaded Shoe. MCHS collections, #1971.10.103.

Braid Ties

Braid Ties: These beaded blue and white braid ties were purchased in the Colorado/New Mexico area by Camille Warzecha of Little Falls, MN, for her daughter Sheryl when she was a child. They are meant to be worn tied around braided hair. On loan from Camille Warzecha.
Braid Ties: These beaded blue and white braid ties were purchased in the Colorado/New Mexico area by Camille Warzecha of Little Falls, MN, for her daughter Sheryl when she was a child. They are meant to be worn tied around braided hair. On loan from Camille Warzecha.
Alternate view of Braid Ties. On loan from Camille Warzecha.
Alternate view of Braid Ties. On loan from Camille Warzecha.
Closeup of top of Braid Ties. On loan from Camille Warzecha.
Closeup of top of Braid Ties. On loan from Camille Warzecha.
Closeup of Braid Ties. On loan from Camille Warzecha.
Closeup of Braid Ties. On loan from Camille Warzecha.

Snowflake, Angel & Eagle Pins

Snowflake, Angel and Eagle Pins: These beadwork pins were made by Native Alaskan Josie Rocizicka, a Yupikk woman of the Kwethluk tribe living in Bethel, Alaska. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.
Snowflake, Angel and Eagle Pins: These beadwork pins were made by Native Alaskan Josie Rocizicka, a Yupik woman of the Kwethluk tribe living in Bethel, Alaska. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.
Closeup of snowflake pin. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.
Closeup of snowflake pin. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.
Closeup of angel pin. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.
Closeup of angel pin. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.
Closeup of eagle pin. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.
Closeup of eagle pin. On loan from Judith Rose of Bowlus, MN.

Ojibwe Dreamcatcher

Ojibwe dreamcatcher made by Lindalee Retka. Note the turquoise beads in the "web" of the dreamcatcher. On loan from Jan Warner.
Ojibwe dreamcatcher made by Lindalee Retka. Note the turquoise beads in the “web” of the dreamcatcher. On loan from Jan Warner.

Handmade Beads

A variety of handmade beads by Kathy Gerdts-Senger. On loan from the artist.
A variety of handmade beads by Kathy Gerdts-Senger. On loan from the artist.

BEAD Exhibit Intro

Gashkibidaagan (Ojibwe bandolier bags)

Beaded purses & bags

Moccasins & leg bands

Beaded bands

Necklaces

Rosaries

Dresses

Miscellaneous Items