Crow Beaded Belt

ca. 1930 - 1950

41.25" L x 1.625" W

Hand Crafted from Leather and Glass Seed Beads with a Blue Bead Background with Cros and Geometric Motifs in Light Blue, Red, White, Blue, Green and Dark Red Colors

In Very Good Condition

Crow beaded belts are exquisite examples of traditional Native American beadwork from the Crow (Apsáalooke) people, a Plains tribe known for their intricate and vibrant craftsmanship.

These belts are typically made on leather (often harness or trade leather), with the front fully or partially covered in seed beadwork sewn with sinew. Designs often feature geometric patterns like chevrons, arrows, crosses, diamonds, or blocks in bold colors such as blues, reds, yellows, greens, whites, and pinks. Some later or style-inspired pieces incorporate floral motifs like roses. They frequently include brass tacks or studs for decoration and reinforcement, and might have metal buckles or ties.