UTE BEADWORK
The Ute people traditionally ranged from Western Colorado southward into Eastern Utah. With a population that is a fraction of that of the larger Plains groups, the 19th century beadwork extant is also much less than that of the larger groups.
Fittingly, here is a small selection of beadwork from that tribe. All pieces date to the last quarter of the 19th century.
What they made is often readily identified by the idiosyncratic color combinations exemplified in the colorful pipe bags illustrated here.
This beautiful example, ex- Morningstar Gallery, is priced at $6500.
Fittingly, here is a small selection of beadwork from that tribe. All pieces date to the last quarter of the 19th century.
What they made is often readily identified by the idiosyncratic color combinations exemplified in the colorful pipe bags illustrated here.
This beautiful example, ex- Morningstar Gallery, is priced at $6500.
This colorful example has pony bead edging, dating it to the early 1870’s Price $5,000.
This tobacco bag differs from the other two in both its form and repeating design elements, suggesting it was made by the Southern Ute. Price $3800.
The dull yellow color of the beads help date this proto-typical example of Ute moccasins before 1885. Price $1800.
The tab bag with a triangular bottom section is a form favored by the Ute. Price $1500.
