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Trade Beads

c. 1936

Walter Praefke

Associated Names

Walter Praefke

Artist, American, active c. 1935

Two necklaces displayed against a neutral background. The upper necklace features beads in dark and colorful hues with a pendant-like piece. The lower necklace is made of floral-shaped beads in earthy tones. The necklaces are placed one above the other in the center of the image.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and goauche on paper
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 30.6 x 24.4 cm (12 1/16 x 9 5/8 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.2433

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: WALTER PRAEFKE

Wikidata ID

Q64634206

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