Native American Zuni Beaded Gingerbread House By Farlan Quetawki

  

ZUNI BEADED GINGERBREAD HOUSE BY FARLAN QUETAWKI. Zuni beadwork has evolved from tourist souvenirs to detailed pieces of folk art.

With a continuous strand, Zuni beaders meticulously create beautiful patterns throughout their beadwork. This exquiste gingerbread house was hand beaded by Farlan Quetawki. 1 7/8" tall x 2 5/8" long x 2 3/8 wide. First the Zuni artists carve a wooden form and then they bead over it, using the peyote stitch and seed or glass beads. Zuni Pueblo is the largest pueblo in New Mexico, and because of its location, Zuni is the most traditional.

Most of the people of Zuni rely on the sale of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. Zuni Pueblo artists are known for their fine jewelry, distinguished pottery, unique fetish carvings, and much more.