belt, beaded belt

belt, beaded belt

belt, beaded belt

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Introduction

A loom beaded belt in geometric design; collected from a Mesquakie (Fox) woman near Tama, Iowa; purchased from Mr. Jones

Nation of Maker: Other
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

obtained from a MEsquakie (Fox) woman

Place of Origin: Tama, IA
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

catalogue card

Materials

natural cotton yarn, seed beads (light and dark blue, yellow, translucent red)

Techniques or Format

a loom beaded belt on natural cotton yarn

Motifs and Patterns

geometric design

Condition: very good
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: IV-B-6385
GKS Reference Number: 1089
Record Creation Context

Created by Nikolaus Stolle during a research visit to the museum commissioned by Ruth Phillips and supported by her research funds.

Approximate Place of Origin

42.3314, -83.0458