Necklace Bead
Medium
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Classification
Decorative Arts-Jewelry
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of John Gellatly
Accession Number
1929.8.264.45
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection decorative arts, the *Necklace Bead* stands as a modest yet artifact. Crafted by an unidentified artist at an unknown date, this bead exemplifies the intricate world of jewelry-making, where even the smallest held profound aesthetic and cultural value. Donated as part of the generous gift from collector John Gellatly, highlights the museum's commitment to preserving everyday treasures that reveal glimpses of human creativity. As a piece of jewelry classified under decorative arts, the bead likely served as a building block for person...
About the Artist
Unidentified ( ) · –