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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