An exhibit of 300 rarely seen examples of beadwork dating from the 19th century to the present is on display at McGill University’s McCord Museum until Jan. 9, 2000.
The exhibition, titled Across Borders: Beadwork in Iroquois Life, includes richly beaded clothing, pincushions, picture frames, decorative boxes and wall-pockets.
Also documented is the artistic, cultural and political significance of beadwork in Iroquois societies. The museum’s address is 690 Sherbrooke W. Info: (514) 398-7100.
