Beading Collection

Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Lawton, Mary, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915

Southwest, Indian handicrafts. Jemez pottery, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl, Navajo buckle, Navajo bead work & turquoise necklaces, Acoma seed pot. PR

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Navajo blanket, beadwork, turquoise necklace, silver & turquoise belt buckle, 12-century Anasazi Mimbres bowl. PR

An old Kikuyu lady picks coffee Taken in the 1960 s, this photograph depicts a traditional form of dress and ear ornaments among Kikuyu women, which has completely disappeared

A Pokot man wearing typical beaded ornaments of his tribe. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language. Kenya

Two young Pokot girls wearing traditional ornaments that denote their unmarried status. Their broad belts are made with the metacarpus and metatarsal bones of dikdiks interspersed with beads. Kenya

Almost every Himba woman wears anklets. They comprise strands of homemade metal beads threaded onto leather. Women cover their bodies in red ochre mixed with butterfat

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Classic Navajo bead work necklaces. Property release

A Pokot warrior wearing a cheetah skin jumps high in the air surrounded by young women to celebrate an Atelo ceremony. The Pokot are pastoralists speaking a Southern Nilotic language

Two Girls of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan
Two Girls (sisters?) of the Nuer Tribe - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Beaded womens dresses on sale at the Dubai Souk, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The end of the nakosnik of the wife of Stepan Suturov from Nalimka, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
The end of the nakosnik of the wife of Stepan Suturov from Nalimka, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Jewelry made from beaded ribbon with a cross (Stepan Suturov's wife), Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
Jewelry made from beaded ribbon with a cross (Stepan Suturov's wife), Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Beaded Hairpin in a Woman's Hair, Ust'-Ozernoe, 1927. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
Beaded Hairpin in a Woman's Hair, Ust'-Ozernoe, 1927. Novosibirsk State Museum of Regional History and Folklife

Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603. Creators: Santi di Tito, Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a Young Woman as Portia Catonis, 1551-1603

Mrs. H.R. Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. H.R. Lee, portrait photograph, 1918 Oct. 30

Mrs. La Barre, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. La Barre, portrait photograph, 1918 May 17

Mme. Edwards, portrait photograph, 1919 May 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Madame Edwards, portrait photograph, 1919 May 3

Mrs. H.C. Dodge, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. H.C. Dodge, portrait photograph, 1917 Nov. 21

Saint Nicholas, 1563. Creator: Jacques de Poindre
Saint Nicholas, 1563

Northwest Coast, c.1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Northwest Coast, c.1927. Female portrait

Kenowun, Nunivak, 1928. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Kenowun, Nunivak, 1928

Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Woman's Costume-Cheyenne, 1927

Itsipstsinikyi ('Kills-Inside')-Piegan, 1926. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Itsipstsinikyi ('Kills-Inside')-Piegan, 1926

Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Creator: Pieter de Josselin de Jong
Mrs A.J. Zubli-Maschhaupt, 1887. Portrait of Geertruijda Zubli-Maschhaupt

Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Niemeyer, Miss, or Mrs. Pfiefer, portrait photograph, not before 1916

Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. W.H. Van Velck, portrait photograph, 1918 June 15

Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Miss Marcia Van Dresser, portrait photograph, 1919 Oct. 4. American operatic soprano and actor

Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Damrosch, Gretchen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1913

Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cornwall, Charles, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 6

Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cloud, A.T. Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913

Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Claussen, Julia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 2

Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Christian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1915 May 7

Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Charles, Lillian, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916

Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bulen, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Dec

Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brenon, Juliet and Aileen, Misses, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Blair, Sophia, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 5

Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Birmingham, Alma, Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Jan. 10

Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Biddle, A.J. Drexel, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1916 Nov. 20

Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Bianchi, William, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1915 Dec. or 1916 Jan

Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. J. Rittenhouse, portrait photograph, 1919 Apr. 11

Miss Flore Revalles, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Revalles, Flore, Miss, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 26. Swiss singer, dancer and actress

Mrs. Claudia Smith, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Claudia Smith, portrait photograph, 1918 Sept. 13

Mrs. Thomas Moore, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 13. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Thomas Moore, portrait photograph, 1917 Dec. 13

Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917
Serge, Dancer at Sylvan Theatre, 1917

Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Warren, Gertrude, Miss, or Miss Jackman, portrait photograph, 1912 or 1913

Walters, L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 19. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Walters, L. Miss, portrait photograph, 1914 Aug. 19

Mrs. Stuart Benson, portrait photograph Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Stuart Benson, portrait photograph, 1924 July 30. Address: 229 E. 48th St. New York City

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Beading: A Cultural Journey" Embark on a captivating journey through the Southwest, where American Indian art and handicrafts flourish. Admire the intricate beadwork adorning a Navajo blanket, showcasing the rich heritage of this ancient craft. Marvel at the beauty of a turquoise necklace, symbolizing both elegance and spirituality in Native American culture. Venturing further into Africa, witness young Maasai girls as they skillfully decorate their faces with ochre, an age-old tradition that signifies their coming of age. Travel back to the 1960s and meet an old Kikuyu lady picking coffee while adorned in traditional beaded attire - a testament to her deep-rooted connection to her tribe's customs. Delve into Kenya's Pokot community next, encountering a proud warrior wearing striking beaded ornaments unique to his tribe. These pastoralists speak Southern Nilotic languages and celebrate joyously during Atelo ceremonies, as exemplified by a Pokot man leaping high amidst cheering young women. Continuing our exploration across cultures, we encounter Himba women from Namibia who gracefully adorn themselves with anklets - an integral part of their identity and cultural expression. Return once more to Southwest America for classic Navajo beadwork necklaces that showcase exquisite craftsmanship passed down through generations. Witness how even young Pokot girls proudly wear traditional broad necklaces made from hollow reed grass denoting their uninitiated status within their pastoralist society. Uncover another facet of Pokot culture as two unmarried girls display ornate beaded ornaments signifying their singlehood. Finally, travel beyond borders to Dubai's bustling Souk market where vibrant beaded women's dresses catch your eye - blending Middle Eastern flair with global influences. Conclude our journey in Sudan among Nuer tribeswomen whose colorful beads reflect not only style but also cultural significance.