Iroquois Beaded Bird

On offer is an antique Iroquois beaded bird. Made in 1899 (dated on the tail bottom) by an Iroquois artisan, this delightful bird is crafted from stuffed linen-like fabric and heavily beaded with mainly red beads, noting a few beads are missing. The Iroquois made these delightful follies as tourist offerings in and around Niagara Falls. The ornamented bird features white beaded eyes and holds a tassel of gold and blue beads. The bird measures 8" long, 4 ½" high, and 5 tall.

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