E1577: Hmong ornament with beads

Ethnographic

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Identifier:

E1577

Classification Category:

8:Communication Artifacts ➞ Art/Folk Art

Marks/Labels:

E1577 sewn on a label that has been looped around the string.

Materials:

fabric ➔ cloth
fabric ➔ thread ➔ embroidery thread
synthetic ➔ plastic ➔ bead

Dimensions:

10.5cm L
5.4cm W
4.6cm H
Weight: 38.6 g

Provenance of Object:

Given as a gift to the donor as a thank you gift for teaching ESL classes.

Ethnic Group:

Asian ➞ Hmong

Production Date:

1980s

Use/Function:

Ornament

Source Locality:

Decorah, Iowa, United States

Acquisition Date:

1980s

Description:

An ornament featuring pompoms. The ornament is cylindrical in shape and features four sets of hanging beads. A loop of string forms the hanging portion. The body of the ornament is embroidered in geometric designs.

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