Description:

Native American, Northeastern United States New York / Canada, Ontario, Seneca / Iroquois people, ca. 1870s to 1900s CE. A superb beaded whimsey pillow or large pincushion, crafted from velvet and cotton, and adorned with intricate raised beadwork. The piece is densely stuffed with sawdust, newspaper, or possibly cloth scraps. Iroquois women, particularly from the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois Confederacy), transformed their traditional sewing and bead working skills into a source of livelihood, leading to a flourishing cottage industry in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These beaded whimseys, often in the form of pillows, pincushions, or wall hangings, became popular souvenirs at tourist destinations like Niagara Falls and other sites near Native communities. The designs frequently featured floral patterns, birds, hearts, and short messages which appealed to Victorian tastes. These whimsical beaded pieces were cherished as unique mementos and novelty items, and highly collectable today. Size: 10.25" L x 9" W (26 cm x 22.9 cm)

Please note this item may fall under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States.

Provenance: private Memphis, Tennessee, USA collection, acquired via descent

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  • Condition: Some tiny holes on the red fabric verso, and missing a few beaded tassels along the edges, but otherwise great condition. Dust accumulation in the beadwork and fading to fabric as expected with age.

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