Native American Beadwork: Historic moccasins,bags,clubs, pipes & jewelry.

Native American Beadwork

In today’s contemporary America, jewelry is worn for pleasure and many of us have an entire jewelry box full of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants from which to choose. Some of this jewelry is beaded and some is of poured or carved metal, plastic, or natural materials. With the exceptions of the wedding ring, the occasional family heirloom, or gift given in a special moment from a loved one, jewelry today is often little more than a fashion accessory.

In times, past, however, jewelry, particularly Native American beadwork, held a special, often sacred, place in a woman’s wardrobe. Native American men, too, adorned themselves with beads and pendants that were presented during important moments in their lives. Jewelry was never taken lightly or frivolously in the lives of Native American tribal peoples.

Native American beadwork served to associate individual people with their respective tribes. The materials used to make the beads and the styles into which they were fashioned and used varied by tribe and were considered a mark of distinction from one tribe to the next. Beads were often displayed under the same circumstances the Europeans of the time were displaying their coats of arms and the same way we do today with the flying of our flags.

When territorial alliances were secured between tribes or treaties with the white man were made, Native American beadwork was often traded as a symbol of sincerity and brotherhood. The wealth and strength of the tribe was often evidenced by the quality and quantity of the beadwork displayed on tribesmen and women as jewelry and adornment to their clothing and tools, such a tomahawks.

The giving of Native American beadwork to the honored person usually marked sacred rites of passage. Babies were often given totems to wear as protection and symbols of the spiritual forces which were expected to guide their lives. Adolescents were often presented with more beaded jewelry or clothing during sacred rites of passage into adulthood.

A young warrior in love often presented a young lady with Native American beadwork jewelry to announce his interest in marriage. Other important moments in life were marked with the presentation and display of jewelry, pendants, amulets, and other important objects. It was customary in many tribes to bury the dead with Native American beadwork clothing and jewelry befitting their station and accomplishments in life.

Please send any comments directly to the author, Joseph Paige.




	Native American Beadwork In today’s contemporary America, jewelry is worn for pleasure and many of us have an entire jewelry box full of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants from which to choose. Some of this jewelry is beaded and some is of poured or carved metal, plastic, or natural materials. With the exceptions of the wedding ring, the occasional family heirloom, or gift given in a special moment from a loved one, jewelry today is often little more than a fashion accessory. In times, past, however, jewelry, particularly Native American beadwork, held a special, often sacred, place in a woman’s wardrobe. Native American men, too, adorned themselves with beads and pendants that were presented during important moments in their lives. Jewelry was never taken lightly or frivolously in the lives of Native American tribal peoples. Native American beadwork served to associate individual people with their respective tribes. The materials used to make the beads and the styles into which they were fashioned and used varied by tribe and were considered a mark of distinction from one tribe to the next. Beads were often displayed under the same circumstances the Europeans of the time were displaying their coats of arms and the same way we do today with the flying of our flags. <A class="APCAnchor" HREF="http://affiliates.allposters.com/link/redirect.asp?AID=484737&PSTID=5&LTID=16&lang=1">Buy Posters at AllPosters.com </A> When territorial alliances were secured between tribes or treaties with the white man were made, Native American beadwork was often traded as a symbol of sincerity and brotherhood. The wealth and strength of the tribe was often evidenced by the quality and quantity of the beadwork displayed on tribesmen and women as jewelry and adornment to their clothing and tools, such a tomahawks. The giving of Native American beadwork to the honored person usually marked sacred rites of passage. Babies were often given totems to wear as protection and symbols of the spiritual forces which were expected to guide their lives. Adolescents were often presented with more beaded jewelry or clothing during sacred rites of passage into adulthood. A young warrior in love often presented a young lady with Native American beadwork jewelry to announce his interest in marriage. Other important moments in life were marked with the presentation and display of jewelry, pendants, amulets, and other important objects. It was customary in many tribes to bury the dead with Native American beadwork clothing and jewelry befitting their station and accomplishments in life. Please send any comments directly to the author, Joseph Paige. ©opyright 2007 \|\| SenecaIndians.net
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