 |
7679 Mesquakie Woman's Hairbinder & Pendant C. 1880 Appliqued, loomed beadwork on wool Binder Side stitched beadwork Pendant with silk tassels. "Both the hair binder & pendant were regarded as talismans, but the pendant was also believed to be transfused with the woman's soul, and was regarded as her most important possession equal to all other sacred objects she might possess. Rituals connected with their construction blessed these beautiful objects with prayers for health, well-being and long life." 7,000.00 |
|
 |  |