Common
These corn beads were grown in Cherokee, North Carolina, from Coix lacryma-jobi, a perennial plant that is a part of the grass family. Corn beads, also known as coix seed and Job's Tears, are hard, teardrop-shaped grains.
Regional Material
Corn beads have versatile uses. They can be threaded and sewn and used for adornment, garments, jewelry, and used for making instruments.
Mary W. Thompson is an esteemed second-generation basket weaver, veteran, entrepreneur, and enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI).
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