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Seed doily
Seed doily
Seed doily
Museum of International Folk Art

Seed doily

NameSeed doily
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Place madeNorth America
MediumSeeds, nylon (monofilament) fishing line
DimensionsOverall: 1 15/16 x 12 in. (5 x 30.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.25
Object numberFA.2010.97.25
DescriptionRound doily of small, dark brown teardrop shaped seeds sewn together to make a lace-like piece with a 6-part center, surrounded by radiant semi-circular lines with a scalloped outside edge.
Seed necklace
Artist Not Recorded
Seed basket
Artist Not Recorded
Seed basket
Artist Not Recorded
Seed basket
Artist Not Recorded
Seed bowl
Artist Not Recorded
Seed purse-necklace
Artist Not Recorded
Garden of Eden
Artist Not Recorded
20th Century
Title holder's headdress or Nyim's crown
late 19th century - early 20th century
Necklace
Artist Not Recorded
Early 20th century
Rattle
c. 1963