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A Gallery of Shoshone-Bannock Beadwork

1890-1950

This index presents more examples of the transition to floral beadwork and less reliance on geometric designs.  Figural designs--horses, deer, elk, buffalo, etc.--also gain greater acceptance during this period.

 The beaded items below are arranged in a rough chronological order.  Oldest examples are shown first.  Click on thumbnails to see larger image and provenance/source. 

 
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