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    • Maasai Necklace

    • Maasai Necklace

    • Maasai Tribe

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • Necklaces such as this one are worn on a daily basis, however, many necklaces are worn in layers as part of the wedding adornment. In this example, two necklaces are attached, the smaller one sitting on top of a wider one. See the book "Maasai" by...
    • 1957 Flagstaff All-Indian Powwow Program

    • 1957 Flagstaff All-Indian Powwow Program

    • Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

    • Flagstaff--History; Powwows--Arizona--Flagstaff; Powwows--Pictorial works; Festivals--Arizona--Flagstaff; Indians of North America--Rites and ceremonies; Indians of North America--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Pictorial works;...

    • Program of events for the annual Flagstaff All-Indian Pow Wow, 1957
    • 1949 Flagstaff All-Indian Powwow Program

    • 1949 Flagstaff All-Indian Powwow Program

    • Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

    • Flagstaff--History; Powwows--Arizona--Flagstaff; Powwows--Pictorial works; Festivals--Arizona--Flagstaff; Indians of North America--Rites and ceremonies; Indians of North America--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Pictorial works;...

    • Program of events for the annual Flagstaff All-Indian Pow Wow, 1949
    • 1959 Flagstaff All-Indian Powwow Program

    • 1959 Flagstaff All-Indian Powwow Program

    • Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce

    • Flagstaff--History; Powwows--Arizona--Flagstaff; Powwows--Pictorial works; Festivals--Arizona--Flagstaff; Indians of North America--Rites and ceremonies; Indians of North America--Social life and customs; Indians of North America--Pictorial works;...

    • Program of events for the annual Flagstaff All-Indian Pow Wow, 1959
    • The Prospector (Proof)

    • The Prospector (Proof)

    • Megargee, Lon (1883-1960)

    • Megargee, Lon; Miners in art

    • After statehood, Arizona had leftover statehood funds. Arizona Joint House Resolution 1 determined that these funds could be used for "suitable furnishings and interior adornment of the state capitol." Lon Megargee sent this small proof (a sketch...
    • Learning Packet: Clothing and Costume

    • Learning Packet: Clothing and Costume

    • Sonoran Heritage and Tucson Public Library (Pima County Public Library)

    • Clothing and dress; Costume -- Arizona.

    • "Clothing and Costume: Learning Packet for Group and Individual Study" is a learning packet which looks back at the history of clothing and costumes in the Sonoran Desert region and explores how clothing evolved from necessary protection from the...
    • Learning Packet: Shelter

    • Learning Packet: Shelter

    • Sonoran Heritage and Tucson Public Library (Pima County Public Library)

    • Cities and towns -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History; Tucson (Ariz.) -- History;

    • The "Shelter" learning packet is a series of articles and activities designed to explore how the structures we build reflect our culture and environment. By examining history and architecture we can see how our own community developed and create a...
    • Spiral Necklace

    • Spiral Necklace

    • H'mong People

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • H'mong women in Guizhou, China, often wear multiples of this silver spiral necklace for special ceremonies such as weddings. They also wear elaborate silver headresses. For more information see "Wedding Ceremonies" by Tiziana & Gianni Baldizzone...
    • Spiral Necklace, detail

    • Spiral Necklace, detail

    • H'mong People

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • The detail shows how the silver spiral coil is formed from a continuous piece of silver.
    • H'mong Bag

    • H'mong Bag

    • H'mong People

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • This bag, decorated with silver, is worn for special ceremonies. H'mong people consider attire to be a weapon of seduction and silver is a sign of wealth. The embroidery shows the skill of the woman who made the costume and uses the bag. H'mong...
    • Coin Necklace

    • Coin Necklace

    • Unknown

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • In India it is customary to give brides British coins that are then made into necklaces and worn at the wedding. These coins, strung on red cotton twine, range from 1919 to 1941 with most of them from 1935 and 1941. One side has a stylized...
    • Cuff Bracelet

    • Cuff Bracelet

    • Unknown

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • An Indonesian bride will wear a cuff or a pair of cuff bracelets on her wedding day. This one is shown on a stand. It is 6 1/2 inches long and has gold wash embossed designs over a silver base.
    • Shell Lei

    • Shell Lei

    • Unknown

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • In Hawaii the Bridal party follows a very old custom of wearing seed pod and shell leis. Our example is similar to, but not as elaborate as a bride would wear.
    • Headband

    • Headband

    • Maasai Tribe

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • The Maasai marriage is simple. The bride's head is shaved and anointed with lamb fat. Then bands of beautiful beadwork are placed on her head. The headdress is handed down from generation to generation and is worn only for the wedding ceremony. ...
    • Triangle Earrings

    • Triangle Earrings

    • Maasai Tribe

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • Maasai men and women both wear multiple earrings and multiple ear piercings are common. These earrings are made of seed beads strung on wire, using buttons and dangling metal objects. This pair goes with the Wedding Necklace and Headband described...
    • Mali Wedding Beads

    • Mali Wedding Beads

    • Unknown

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • Mali wedding beads are made of molded glass in Czechoslovakia. Their teardrop shapes suggest the female figure and are fertility symbols. They are often worn for Mali wedding ceremonies.
    • Mali Wedding Beads, detail

    • Mali Wedding Beads, detail

    • Unknown

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • This detail of a Mali wedding necklace shows the seams left in the glass beads from the molding process. The beads are made in Czechloslovakia and then exported to Africa. In Mali, the teardrop shapes are thought to resemble the female form and...
    • Egg Beads

    • Egg Beads

    • Berber Tribe

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • Woman in southern Morocco wear these enameled silver egg shaped beads called " Taguemout", which symbolize fertility.
    • Moroccan Wedding Necklace

    • Moroccan Wedding Necklace

    • Unknown

    • Personal Artifact; Adornment

    • Brides in Morocco wear these large silver and amber necklaces. The silver beads, symbolizing purity and honesty, are hollow so the necklace is not as heavy as it looks. The amber is made of thermal plastic and is also called "African Amber". ...

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