Hand-beaded Native American Pin Cushion (Flower and Eye Ball!) vintage moro mask whatever the strange world's greeting

whatever the strange world's greeting

11 1/2" t x 6 1/8" w x 4" d and in very good condition

I think it's the approaching summer (and the accompanying fantasies of going sailing) that is drawing me to ships in a bottle of late

Having lived and worked in downtown Kansas City for many years

One hairline clack visible on the front and quite a crack pattern on the back

Hand-beaded Native American Pin Cushion (Flower and Eye Ball!) vintage moro mask whatever the strange world's greetingAnother week, another pin cushion and actually a few of them this week! Most hand beaded pieces in this manner are described as Iroquois, though I believe they were made by members of other tribes as well for the tourist market, beginning in the Victorian era. I am not entirely certain the age on this one but would guess 1920s 40s, and it is in near perfect condition. I love the (fairly uncommon) disk shape with white beaded perimeter, and especially