Local Beadwork

Beadworking is a popular craft among the Tuscarora people. Many children learn to do beadwork when they are young. It is a craft that the people can do throughout their lives. Popular designs include flowers, animals, and clan symbols.

These beaded pendants display the deer and turtle clan symbols.

This is a beaded medicine bag used to carry herbs.

This purse shows the symbol of the bear clan.

The beaded bell and basket served as wedding favors.

These are beaded necklaces made in a flower design.

These beaded baby shoes are trimmed with rabbit fur.

This beaded picture frame shows the eagle symbol.