Sewn Symmetry: Symbolism of Southern Plains Beadwork
May 24 – September 28, 2025
This free exhibition will be on view in the Community Gallery at First Americans Museum
Cheyenne Women’s Buckskin Dress. Collection of Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Photo by Konrad Eek.
Sewn Symmetry: Symbolism of Southern Plains Beadworkexplores the artistry of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and Kiowa communities through beadwork selected from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science collection.
This exhibition showcases pieces created by citizens of the Arapaho, Cheyenne and Kiowa tribes to demonstrate how beadwork expresses the distinct identities of these three communities.
From color to pattern, Indigenous beadwork is a beautiful form of visual language. These designs often carry cultural knowledge embedded within them and are passed between generations to express culture, societal roles, family histories, and more.
Arapaho Beaded Miniature: Man on Horse. Collection of Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Photo by Konrad Eek.
Take a Tour
Adult group visits and school tours feature discounted admission and are available upon request with three weeks notice.