Native American Bead Necklace (#1) with Blue and Red Beads

 This is a striking example of vintage Native American-style hand-beaded necklace,  featuring a loom-woven pendant of a female figure. These necklaces are handcrafted using colorful glass seed beads and often include traditional design elements such as looped fringe detail. These pieces are generally created using a flat, loom-woven technique. 

The character on the beaded necklace is a representation of a Native American figure or doll, a common motif in Plateau and Plains regions beadwork. These figures are typically created using loom weaving or needlepoint techniques with glass seed beads.The figures depicted in beadwork can represent specific individuals, ancestors, or spirit warriors.Blue can symbolize the sky and water,Red often represents life, blood, and the East direction, signifying peace and calmness. Yellow can represent sunlight, growth, and the West direction.White might symbolize purity, light, and the Southern direction. 

These pieces often served as personal adornment, trade items, or had ritualistic uses in spiritual ceremonies. The patterns themselves can serve as a "visual language," passing down tribal stories, family lines, and cultural knowledge and likely dates from the 1970s or 1980. This piece measures 21" inches, with a hand sewn snap closure. The drop measures 3" long, and the loops add about 1" long.