Martha Berry: Cherokee Beadwork Artist

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Chief's Bag

Beaded Bandolier Bag by Martha Berry

Custom made for private collector.

Motifs: Strap and flap motifs inspired by Mound Builder pottery, pouch motif inspired by an existing beaded bandolier bag artifact at the Smithsonian Institution.

Materials: Wool, cotton calico, Czech glass seed beads, cotton binding and felt, wool yarn, brass trade beads.

Below: Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chadwick “Corntassel” Smith, after taking the oath of office for his second term Aug. 14, 2003, wearing a beaded bandolier bag by Martha Berry. Photo by Will Chavez, Cherokee Phoenix and Indian Advocate