Every time I have the opportunity to make a piece of regalia, it takes time and patience to find the inspiration and feeling that will represent the dancer. As I was thinking about the pieces, I was having a hard time deciding how to get started so I decided to slow down, bead some very simple 4 color elk. As I beaded these pieces it gave me time to reflect on the next steps. Love how this came together, no original sketch, just going with the flow on this one.
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