Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion woodpecker door knocker 17th-18th century I am confident

17th-18th century I am confident

I'm a sucker for blocks and parquetry sets of all sorts

rare deal--a complete original set of 18 with gold foil stamp on one of the red blocks

and dated between 650 and 1450

Augustin Thompson

Fine Antique Seneca Native American Beaded Six Lobe Pin Cushion woodpecker door knocker 17th-18th century I am confidentPurchased from a dealer of fine things in Maine, this hand sewn and finely hand beaded six lobed hand pin cushion (I'd call it a star) is Seneca (Native American, Western NY area) and, though very well preserved, I believe dates to the the 3rd quarter 19th century or so. (There are a number of useful references out there re. Seneca & Iroquois pin cushions produced for the tourist trade, including documentation of some examples similar to this one,