The Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum – Little Falls, MN, U.S.A.
BEAD: Miscellaneous
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.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.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.Alternate view 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.
Snowflake, Angel & Eagle Pins
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 angel 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.
Handmade Beads
A variety of handmade beads by Kathy Gerdts-Senger. On loan from the artist.