Beaded Eagle with Black and White Markings
Historical artifact -- Beadwork
Identifier:
1990.91.35
Description
Beaded Eagle with Black and White Markings. Flat beaded ornamental eagle on leather. The eagle has a yellow beak and yellow feet with black claws. The tongue is red and the inside of the beak is pink. There are white markings along the body and wings of the eagle, but most of the body is completely black. There are three light brown beads for the eye, and two black beads on the beak for the nostril. The beak and claws are outlined in black. The eagle is positioned so that its claws are open to catch the prey it is diving for.
