Vintage Cherokee Finger Woven Sash. Wool. 72 " 1970s.
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:1135457 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
Origin: Cherokee NC | Artisan: I don't remember |
Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee (Eastern) | Provenance: Ownership History Available |
Bought in Cherokee, NC in the late 60s or early 70s. Finger wovern sashes were an important part of traditional dress for men and women. woven without a loom.
Below is an 1830s painting of a Cherokee man with a finger woven belt and sash.
Below is an 1830s painting of a Cherokee man with a finger woven belt and sash.