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Native American beadwork, like quillwork before it, is a decorative art form. Almost as soon as seed beads were available, Native women invented techniques for using them.

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Rozlynn Tonepahhote is a Kiowa-Maya-Oneida contemporary beadworker that specializes in loom and 2 needle flat stitch techniques. She comes from a respected lineage of Southern Plains bead artists (her grandmother was Massalena Ahtone and mother Joy Tonepahhote). Rozlynn’s artistry is mostly influenced by traditional Southern Plains colors culture with U.S. pop culture imagery. She incorporates different types of beads and materials which add to the uniqueness of her work.

Celebrate Native American Month at the Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Rd., Allentown, PA. Museum Hours: Friday - Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Admission: $5 per person; and children 8 and under are free. Members Free

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