Native American ceremonial chief beaded belt
Accession
Identifier: MUS-137
Content Description
Used for ceremonies. Worn by the chief of the tribe. Made of gray and blue yarn fringe, and red, yellow, black, white, green, pink, and blue beads. The woven, beaded part is 30" long. Yarn is braided for 2 1/2" then falls free for 8-10" in fringe at either end of the belt, one is gray and the other is blue.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Restrictions Apply
No
Dates
- 1700-1960
Extent
1 items ; 30" long
Source
- Peregrine, Ruby (Donor, Person)