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All artwork is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind. All items shown below have been previously sold, but I can create similar styled reproductions. No two are ever exactly the same. Every item is a unique creation that you would be proud to own and display. Custom orders will be gladly considered.

	SS-099 SPIRIT SHIELD - SOLD. In the past, Spirit Shields hung on poles outside the tepees. They used themes from nature, such as buffalo, fox, wolf, bear, and more. Sometimes the shields identified tribal clans or individuals. The shield carried strong medicine according to the animal used in its design. This contemporary spirit shield pays tribute to the proud warrior of the past.It is made with Fox Face, Horsehair, Turkey Feathers, Bone, Brass, Abalone and more.
	BP-144 BREASTPLATE w/ CHOKER - SOLD. The Breastplate and Choker protected the warriors chest and neck areas, and were originally made of bird, deer and buffalo bone. Hairpipe bone, generally made of cow bone, became popular as they were made available for "Trade" by the French and English traders. This example was crafted with Antique Bone Hairpipe, Cobalt Crow Beads, Catlinite Disks, Old Style Brass Beads, HorseHair and more.
	LN-106 LOOP NECKLACE - SOLD. The loop necklace was popular from around 1870 to the 1930s, and was worn by such tribes as the Crow, Blackfoot, Shoshone, Yakama and others. Many famous native americans can be seen in old prints wearing their loop necklace, including Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce. This particular Crow Style Loop Necklace features ten strands of Antiqued Clamshell Disks, Tin Cones, Abalone Disks, Antiqued Hawk Bells, Trade Beads, Brass Beads, Cobalt Crow Beads and Deerskin.
	OS-080 BUCKSKIN DRESS - SOLD. This three-hide dress is typical of the plains indian dress worn by many tribes. It may be decorated with beading, quillwork, shells, fur and trade cloth. For everyday use the dress was worn without adornment. This particular example is in smoke colored Buckskin with traditional rough side out. Simply decorated with blue Crow Beads and old style Brass Beads. NOTE: Dress can be made in four (4) different hide colors.
	SH-126 SMOKEHAWK - SOLD. Native Americans first used stone, wood and bone to make smokehawks. Iron hawks were provided by the French and English traders. The pipe bowl or smokehawk was a prized possession for the native american warrior. The design and decoration of the tomahawk gave power and meaning to the owner. This particular example is ready to smoke (approximately 19"L) with a hand-forged iron head featuring the classic "Weeping Heart" design. Crafted with Mink Fur, Turkey Tail Feathers, Bone Beads, Blue Chevron Beads, Hardwood Handle, Old Style Brass, Hen Feathers, Brass Tacks and Wool.
	B-165 BELT BAG - SOLD. Bags and pouches were made in various styles and sizes and were adorned according to tribal custom and personal choice. Bags were tied to belts, hung over the shoulder, and used for storage. Bags and pouches held such things as tobacco, spritual items, medicine, food, and the like. This hand-laced soft deerskin Belt Bag (7x10" plus fringe) has Latigo Belt Straps, Bone Buttons and Beadwork.
	SH-151 PIPE AXE - SOLD. Pipe-Axes were a very respected weapon, used by both native tribes and mountain men. Pipe-Axes were made available to the Indians by trading with English and French Traders. Axes like this were a prized possession of warriors and were used for battle, in camp, and for smoking. The axe, therefore, served a variety of functions, as a weapon, a tool, and for pleasure. This Axe is beaded in the Vietnam Service colors of Green, Yellow, and Red. It has an old style English "Trade" Brass Head, Brass Tacks, Rabbit Fur, Buckskin and Antiqued Simulated Sinew.
	AX-150 WAR AX - SOLD. Awesome reproduction of a Missouri River area War Axe (23"L) features an Iron Forged Head with "Weeping Heart". Crafted with Brass Tacks, Horse Hair, Turkey Tail & Wing Feathers, Trade Beads, Hardwood Handle, Trade Felt, Wrist Thong and more.
	GS-172 GUN SCABBARD - SOLD. Rifle scabbards protected the weapon and were used by both Indians and Mountain Men. I made this scabbard using Elk Hide with Horse Hair, Cones, Rabbit Pelt, Trade Felt, Crow Beads and Beadwork. A scabbard can be custom made to fit your guns.

CL-121 CEREMONIAL LANCE - SOLD. Impressive Ceremonial Lance (80"Lx18"H) made with smoke Buckskin and a Hand-Forged 10" Iron Blade. Features Hand-Painted Mature Golden Eagle and Immature Bald Eagle Feathers. Crafted with: Red Trade Felt, Hardwood Shaft, Antiqued Brass Hawk Bells and "White Heart" Beads.

"The Earth is the Mother of all people, and all people should have equal rights upon it. You might as well expect the river to run backward as that any man who was born a free man should be contented when penned up and denied liberty to go where he pleases.” -- Chief Joseph, Nez Perce