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Koasati Beaded Cigarette Lighter
by Walter Celestine
When colonial European traders initiated commercial relations with American Indians, among the most sought after trade items were colorful glass beads. Indian artisans immediately began to add fine beadwork to items like blankets and clothing and to produce jewelry. Later they incorporated beadwork into designs on drum stick handles, leggings, bags, and saddles. Beadwork maintains an important position in American tribal arts. Contemporary southeastern beadwork can be found on items like headbands, hair clips, belt buckles, and cigarette lighters.
South Louisiana
Native American
beads and leather
Photo: Thomas A. Wintz, Jr.
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