bead
Object NameString of Beads
Made FromGlass, Linen
TechniqueMold-pressed, wound, iridized
SizeOverall L: 51.4 cm
Accession Number91.3.422
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical Description48 opaque white satin core encased in colorless with opaque pale blue satin at ends, mold-pressed, faceted barrel with dimples at both ends; 14 transparent blue, drawn, circular with engraved symbols; 27 opaque black faceted bicones. Strung on linen. With attached tassel of 2 transparent blue circular faceted, 1 opaque blue satin, wound, pressed band of spiral ribs, circular and 2 faceted opaque black iridized seed beads strung on monofilament with tassel of transparent medium blue small cylinders and opaque black faceted, iridized seed beads. Strung on blue cord.Provenance
Source
Arline B. Oliphant
- 1991-07-03
