But they estimated that experienced prehistoric craftsmen would have been able to shape a bead in around 11 minutes. "Clearly, the value of ornaments including beads was high," wrote the researchers.

In addition to a year-long display of his beadwork at the museum beginning February 7, Melancon was awarded a $10,000 cash prize. Also known as Big Chief Demond Melancon, the artist has spent over ...

Even today one way or the other designers try to incorporate the incandescence of beads into their creations. Bead embellishments are done on Bags, jackets, tops, brooches, pendants, purses belts, ...