Ojibwe Beadwork
This Minnesota Ojibwe man’s dance apron was created in 1893 for the World’s Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. The highly ornate and bilaterally symmetrical beaded florals on a dark background are classic Anishinaabe style. Ojibwe beadwork frequently includes a combination of both identifiable and fantasy plants. Contemporary Ojibwe beadworkers are challenged to find their own definitive style while working within the tradition.