Photographs (left to right): Tetons, Wyoming; Capitol Reef National Park, Utah; Anza Borrego Desert, California

Wampum Belt Archive

 

Jefferson Svengsouk Belt

R.D.Hamell Jan 26 2020

 

Original Size:	Columns: 128. Rows: 11. 1,314 including 12 half beads.
	Beaded Length: 20.3 inches. Width: 5.5 inches. Length w/fringe 44.3 inches
Beads:	polymer
Materials:	Warps: Deer Leather. Weft: Artificial sinew.

Description:

In recognition of Dr. Svengsouk MD innovative approach introducing flute music in palative care. The box cross on left is a representative of the One Dish-One Spoon a symbol from which all can share the resources. It bears the colors of Dr. Svengsouk homeland, Thailand. Center: medicine pipe with burning tobacco. The cross on right is a medicine wheel with the four sacred directions