Antique Iroquois beaded pin cushion. This was made at the turn of the last century, late 1800’s-1910. This piece is large, 10 1/2” x 10 1/2” x 3 1/2” deep at its thickest part. Because of the size it may have been used as a hat pin cushion.
The front has a tremendous amount of hand beading. There are some loose threads and I have placed a piece of tape on them to prevent beads from falling off (see last picture). I have also saved beads that did fall off while it was in my possession. Hopefully someone with better eyesight than me can reattach them.
The back had a repair done in the past which to me just adds to it’s history and charm.
This would be a fabulous centerpiece for someone’s antique pin cushion collection or for a collector of Native American art.
Please examine all the pictures carefully as these are part of the description.