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Kamama Monarch Purse
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Title: Kamama Monarch - beaded purse by Martha Berry
Materials: Glass beads on wool stroud, cotton, silk ribbon.
To the extent possible, all materials are period authentic to c.1820.
Size: Approx. 6 1/2" H x 6 1/2" W x 1/2" D (excluding handle)
Completion: November 2010
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The word kamama is Cherokee for butterfly. This purse is made in the style of early 19th century Cherokee ladies purses, using period authentic techniques. Those techniques include two-needle applique and single-bead edging.