The beadwork of North American Indians is unique. It was originally adapted from the tradition of embroidery using porcupine quills on leather. While beads from natural materials such as shell were made and used prior to the introduction of glass beads by Europeans, these glass beads with their wide variety of colors and sizes allowed for far more complex and detailed designs and patterns.

Corn Maiden Fetish Carving & Bead Bracelet by Jovanna Poblano (Zuni) Item #: 151129031 Price:  $1,320.00	Stones and Beads Parrot Pin by Jovanna Poblano (Zuni) Item #: 151129032 Price:  $660.00	Beaded Necklace by Jovanna Poblano (Zuni) Item #: 151129033 Price:  $440.00
Beaded Necklace by Jovanna Poblano (Zuni) Item #: 151129036 Price:  $330.00	Beaded Wallet by Penny Alcott (Navajo) Item #: 151129094 Price:  $77.00	Beaded Bunny Rabbit by Hollie Booqua (Zuni) Item #: 151129329 Price:  $145.00
Beaded Bun Holder by Terrence Morales (Navajo) Item #: 15200283 Price:  $77.00	Beaded Earrings by Wendy Weston (Navajo) Item #: 15200291 Price:  $44.00	Beaded Barrette by H. Tsalata (Navajo) Item #: 151123037 Price:  $40.00
Hummingbirds Beaded Bracelet by Teri Greeves (Kiowa) Item #: 151127059 Price:  $240.00	Dragonfly Beaded Bracelet by Teri Greeves (Kiowa) Item #: 151127060 Price:  $180.00	Beaded Barrette by Deanna Yazzie (Navajo) Item #: 15200485 Price:  $22.00
3 Strand Corn Maiden Bead Necklace by Jovanna Poblano (Zuni) Item #: 21117117 Price:  $985.00	Beaded Earrings by Terrence Morales (Navajo) Item #: 151119497 Price:  $16.00	Buffalo Dancer Beaded Figure by Todd Poncho (Zuni) Item #: 151120696 Price:  $185.00
Beaded Horse Figurine by B. Vacit (Zuni) Item #: 151120707 Price:  $465.00	Olla Maiden Beaded Figure by Todd Poncho (Zuni) Item #: 151121869 Price:  $145.00	Beaded Earrings by Deanna Yazzie (Navajo) Item #: 15200060 Price:  $18.00
Beaded Earrings by Deanna Yazzie (Navajo) Item #: 15200159 Price:  $18.00	Beaded Barrette by Terrence Morales (Navajo) Item #: 15200258 Price:  $44.00