Hand-beaded Native American Pin Cushion (Flower and Eye Ball!) round chips with a great dark dry

with a great dark dry wood patina to his face

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nicely carved from one piece of wood

who came from a long line of carvers

I have a very small brain indeed

Hand-beaded Native American Pin Cushion (Flower and Eye Ball!) round chips with a great dark dryAnother week, another pin cushion and actually a few of them this week! Most hand beaded pieces in this manner are described as Iroquois, though I believe they were made by members of other tribes as well for the tourist market, beginning in the Victorian era. I am not entirely certain the age on this one but would guess 1920s 40s, and it is in near perfect condition. I love the (fairly uncommon) disk shape with white beaded perimeter, and especially