bead

Object NameString of Beads

Made FromGlass, Foil

TechniqueLampworked, mold-pressed

SizeOverall L: 36.6 cm

Accession Number91.3.445

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Arline B. Oliphant in name of Naisha Butler

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern
Postwar and Contemporary

Physical Description11 circular raised eye beads with silver foil overlaid by pale amethyst with opaque white and pale amethyst eyes, lampworked; 44 circular transparent amethyst beads, machine wound; 46 colorless with satin finish circular beads; 1 colorless melon pressed bead; 1 circular colorless bead.
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ceremonial costume

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