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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