BEADWORK
By Maria D.L. Coleman, Alaska Native - Denaina
January through June 2007
· For me beadwork is a pleasant pass time and a way to share our history and culture with my family. It gives me an opportunity to tell stories as I spoil them the best I can. So far, they don't mind at all. Here are some of the gifts that I've created this year.
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This is a standard bracelet, only different by colors, that I did for fun. |
I started this barrette about ten years ago and finished it for daughter#2
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I made this especially for daughter#5 She needed something green and has a fondness for flutterbys
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I recreated this bracelet for daughter#1 The one I made her when she was 10 got misplaced. She always wanted it back
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I made this bolo tie for a friend He doesn't like ties, but wears this.
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I made this for my biological mom. She likes black and white and eagles. It was for her 77th birthday.
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I made this barrette for daughter#4. I used porcupine quills for the petals. .
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I made this barrette for my step daughter. (As in I'd step in and be her mom sometimes) She is truly part of our family.
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