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Bead work founded in 1800's upon the
arrival of Europeans and was a heavily traded item during the Fur Trade era (began to
replace quills as decoration of choice) |
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If beads were used, they were small
tubular beads made of bone from mammals, birds, etc. |
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Beadwork was traditionally used to
show tribal affiliations, or the completion of rites of passage |
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Designs vary depending on your
location in Canada |
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Products include earrings, pendants,
necklaces, bracelets, anklets, berets, hair ties, broaches and chokers and rings. |
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Various types of beads are used, but
authentic, traditional beads are made of glass |
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Plastic beads are sometimes used to
reduce costs, however, are not recognized by the Indian Arts and Crafts Association of the
US as authentic |
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Blue beads were historically
considered chief beads and held in high regard in some cultures. |
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