Vintage Thunderbird Hat Band of Red and Blue Seed Beads With Satin Ribbon

In the spirit of all things seed bead, beloved matron of Native American art Martha Struever kept a small stash of little hand beaded accessories in colors and/or styles that she enjoyed.

This vintage hand-stitched hat band is in a thunderbird design - a FAVORITE of tourists to the American Southwest. The hat band is done in bold colors of mostly red and blue. The beads are attached to satin ribbons to tie on. 

If you don't wear hats, not to worry, you can use it as a headband too. This fun piece measures 32" from end to end. It's in great vintage condition. It's likely Navajo made. Styles like this one were collected all along the route 66 tourist shops.