Rose Little Thunder, Oglala Lakota
Beaded Eagle Bag
HK Item #MBL121

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Rose Little Thunder, Oglala Lakota
Beaded Eagle Bag
#MBL121 (ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

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The Lakota are part of seven related Sioux tribes and speak Lakota, one of three major dialects of the Sioux language. Read about the Lakota People here.

Native American Eagle Symbolism

Eagle is a symbol of power, healing and wisdom. Eagle represents enlightenment reached through inner work, understanding and reclaiming our personal power. Tenacity, clear vision and patience, living in balance with Spirit and Earth. Eagle connects one with Great Spirit, the Great Mystery, opening the soul to greater healing. Eagle tells you that the universe is giving you the opportunity to fly above your life's worldly levels, or above the shadow of past realities, granting yourself permission to be free in order to reach all the joy that your heart desires and Spirit requires.

About Beads

Beads used by Native American artists are usually round but can be flattened (rondelle) or cylindrical. They are usually made of glass and come in a variety of colors. Most are one solid color except for European Trade Beads, which are mulit-colored and sometimes decorated. Beads are measured by the "aught" system with 1/0, pronounced "one aught", being the largest. The larger the number the smaller the bead.

Seed beads are the smallest round beads, 24/0 to 4/0. 24/0 is approx. 1/32 inch (about the size of a grain of sand). Seed beads are used mainly for beaded items and embroidery.
Pony Beads are 5/0 to 6/0.
Trade Beads are 3/0 to 4/0
Crow Beads are the largest, 1/0 to 2/0. 1/0 is approx. 1/4 inch.

Most contemporary high-quality seed beads are made in the Czech Republic, Japan or India.