Museum of Indian Culture2825 Fish Hatchery Rd.Allentown PA 18103
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Description
Discover the history and the evolving art form of Native American Beadwork: Evolution, Trade, and Artistry, at the Museum of Indian Culture. The exhibit traces the progression of imported glass beads as a medium of trade, artistic expression, and identity for indigenous peoples throughout North America. It features early trade beads, beaded bags and moccasins, Ute child’s cradleboards, Iroquois raised beadwork, beaded fetishes and other works of art dating from circa 1800 to the present. This exhibit also examines the importance of Native American wampum, shell beads, and its impact on early trade, commerce and treaties with European colonists.
Cost
$5 for adults, $4 for seniors and children 12-17, and children under 12 are free.More Info
For more information, visit: https://www.museumofindianculture.org
