Rose Little Thunder, Oglala Lakota | ||||||
6" fringe.
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Little Thunder, Oglala Lakota $125 plus s/h | |||||
Paula says - "We're not sure what the artist had in mind with this beaded animal. It has characteristics of a sheep and of a polar bear, so we're calling it a polar sheep."
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About BeadsBeads 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. Most contemporary high-quality seed beads are made in the Czech Republic, Japan or India.
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Native American Ram SymbolismThe Zuni got their first sheep from the Spaniards and sheep have since become a main source of negotiable wealth. Herds are kept on remote parts of the reservation. Herding is an all-year-round occupation and groups of men take turns watching the sheep. Sheep images in jewelry and carving represent charity, patience, gentleness and riches. |
