Geometric Beadwork. Geometric patterns have been popular in many different eras including the Art Deco era and the 1960’s and 1970’s. They have also been used in many different ethnic beadwork examples including Native American and African.
Below are some examples and price guides of geometric beadwork including a pair of Sioux leggings and an Art Deco reticule purse.
A pair of Sioux beaded hide women’s leggings
Fourth quarter 19th century, each decorated with multicolored geometric designs on a white beaded ground, attached a Hudson Bay Fur Co, Seattle label with inscription, “Pair of leggings Sioux Indian, Dakota. Solid beadwork over buckskin. Old geometric design. These leggings were part of General Custer’s Collection. Gen. Custer was killed by the Sioux in the war of 1875.”
Sold for US$1,275 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022
Vintage Beaded Arm Bands
These arm bands feature incredible beadwork! The geometric design is set with vibrant colors including shades of green, blue, red, and white which is sinew sewn onto brain tanned leather
Sold for US$225 at Western Trading Post in 2022
A LATE 19TH CENTURY ZULU COLOURED BEADWORK WALKING CANE decorated multi geometric panels. (65cm overall )
Sold for £240 at Hutchinson Scott Auctioneers in 2022
Geometric lame silk chiffon party dress w/ scoop neckline, floating panels from left SH front & back & back right SH into drop W w/ additional floating panels at both sides of skirt all embellished w/ silver & crystal beading to emphasize existing lame motifs, china silk hem facing, B 34″, W 34″, L 42″, (beads detached under front left drape, many tiny pulls, minor bead loss, light bands of tarnish, 3.25″ shatter spot left B, wear/trim loss to armscyes, dark tarnish to seat) fair.
Sold for US$300 at Augusta Auctions in 2022
German Art Deco / Jugendstil micro glass beaded reticule purse handbag with polychrome geometric design and drawstring closure. 9″ H x 6″ W.
Sold for US$350 at Auctions at Showplace in 2022
