Beads Strung on Cord
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Object Label
On ceremonial occasions, some of which are still celebrated in Ainu communities, both men and women wear necklaces of imported glass beads and other materials. When not worn, the necklaces are displayed with other family treasures in the home. The glass beads for these necklaces initially came from China and Russia, but eventually a Japanese company started making them specifically for sale to Ainu customers. Many Ainu necklaces have other high-status, imported materials, such as Japanese metalwork (thimbles, sword fittings, and even cabinetry hardware) or coins.
Caption
Ainu. Beads Strung on Cord, late 19th – early 20th century. Glass beads, 1 9/16 x 49 5/8 in. (4 x 126 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Herman Stutzer, 12.446. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 12.446_PS9.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Culture
Title
Beads Strung on Cord
Date
late 19th – early 20th century
Geography
Place made: Northern region, Japan
Medium
Glass beads
Classification
Dimensions
1 9/16 x 49 5/8 in. (4 x 126 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Herman Stutzer
Accession Number
12.446
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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