PS 163 Manhattan, the Alfred E. Smith School – PS 163 Class Arts Auction 2018
Auction Ends: Jun 1, 2018 10:00 PM EDT

Art

2-215 Ms. Bautista Wampum Inspired Weaving

Item Number
110
Estimated Value
Priceless
Opening Bid
25 USD

Item Description

Wampum is the traditional cylindrical shell bead of the Eastern Woodland Indian tribes. Wampum belts consisted of rows of beads woven together, usually strung on twisted plant fibers, and made on a loom from an arched branch. Ms. Bautista's class created a modern version by replacing shell beads with plastic beads that were woven together on a hand-crafted cardboard loom using needle and cotton string. This piece is framed and is 15"x12".