Hand-beaded Native American Pin Cushion (Flower and Eye Ball!) round chips I just could not resist

I just could not resist this one

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Good overall condition with small losses to front paws and minor surface chips

10 5/16" d x 3/4" t

Hand-beaded Native American Pin Cushion (Flower and Eye Ball!) round chips I just could not resistAnother week, another pin cushion and actually a few of them this week! Most hand beaded pieces in this manner are described as Iroquois, though I believe they were made by members of other tribes as well for the tourist market, beginning in the Victorian era. I am not entirely certain the age on this one but would guess 1920s 40s, and it is in near perfect condition. I love the (fairly uncommon) disk shape with white beaded perimeter, and especially