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Tribe strings together past

BY ANN DeFRANGE Comments

Published: October 26, 2008

PARK HILL — When members of the Cherokee tribe of Oklahoma started researching the traditional beadwork of their ancestors, they discovered a unique art form.

An example of beadwork on display at the Cherokee Heritage Center near Tahlequah as part of the exhibit "Beadwork Storytellers, A Visual Language." The exhibit runs through April 19. Photo provided

An example of beadwork on display at the Cherokee Heritage Center near Tahlequah as part of the exhibit "Beadwork Storytellers, A Visual Language." The exhibit runs through April 19. Photo provided

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Beadwork exhibit

‘Beadwork Storytellers, A Visual Language’

Where: Cherokee Heritage Center, 21192 S Keller Drive, Park Hill.

When: Exhibit runs through April 19. A free opening reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Center hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Cost: Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children and $7.50 for seniors and

students.

For information: (888) 999-6007; www.cherokee

heritage.org.