Native American, Western United States, Northern Plains, perhaps Lakota / Dakota, ca. mid to late 19th century CE. A collection of glass trade beads strung on a cotton thread. Semi-translucent green, blue, and whiteheart beads (red with a white core) and near the terminal ends are smaller clear and opaque pink beads. These were acquired via trade with European forces, the translucency and colorful array of beads were highly prized by Native people. Size of stand doubled: 30" L (76.2 cm); beads: 0.3" Diameter (0.8 cm)

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Provenance: private Alamo, California, USA collection, before 2000

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#180385

Minor nicks and fragment piece of a bead attached, otherwise very good condition.