Short Beaded Strap

Object Details

Artist
Ira Blount
Medium
glass beads, nylon thread
Dimensions
4 1/8 × 2 5/16 × 1/8 in. (10.5 × 5.8 × 0.3 cm)
Cite As
Gift of Ira Blount
Caption
A stepped diamond is the central focus of this beaded strap by artist Ira Blount (1918-2020). Glass beads in white, green, blue, yellow, red, and orange create the short strap’s intricate design. Its bold colors and geometric patterns recall artmaking traditions of the American Southwest. With the development of global trade in the sixteenth century, cultures across North America, Africa, and Europe valued glass beads for their aesthetic and monetary properties. Elements of the design evoke diverse influences and speak to beading’s broad reach and appeal throughout the long history of globalization.
After moving to Washington, DC following World War II, Ira Blount mastered dozens of artisanal crafts. His love for crafting, learning, and community engagement would endure over the course of his long life and career.
Accession Number
2011.0004.0120
Type
beadwork
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Anacostia Community Museum Collection
Data Source
Anacostia Community Museum
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/dl85d91022d-f710-4c83-861d-5f57b032fb8d
Record ID
acm_2011.0004.0120
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