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Kiowa Beaded Cuff Bracelet by Richard Aitson

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Bead Work Start Price:15.00 USD Estimated At:30.00 - 40.00 USD
Kiowa Beaded Cuff Bracelet by Richard Aitson
Native American Kiowa Beaded Cuff Bracelet by Richard Aitson, inside measures 6.5'' which includes the gap x 1''W, beautiful beadwork, FYI: ''Richard's mother was the Kiowa traditionalist Alecia Keahbone Gonzales (1926-2011), who taught the Kiowa language at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. Aitson's Kiowa name means ''Buffalo Rider.'' His family has had many artistic accomplishments and he comes five generations of respected beadworkers. Aitson jumped into bead working out of necessity. He was invited to joined the prestigious Kiowa Gourd Clan and had to learn beading to create his gourd dance regalia. Aitson describes his art as ''contemporary-traditional'' and he creates beaded dance regalia for the Native American community as well as bead art for fine art collectors and museums. He is known in particular for his fully beaded, functional cradleboards.''