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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
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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.
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R-190 MEDICINE
RATTLE - SOLD. This great Medicine Turtle Shell Rattle
(11"L) is crafted with a polished Deer Antler Handle, Brain Tanned
Deerskin, Brass Tacks, Guinea Hen Feathers, Trade Beads, Cones and
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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Choker protected the warriors chest and neck areas, and were originally
made of bird, deer and buffalo bone.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.
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WBP-174
WOMENS BREASTPLATE - SOLD. This beautiful breastplate (31" neck top to bottom beads) is crafted using bone hairpipe, deerskin, brass beads, wood beads, crow beads, bone disk beads and strung using leather lace. |
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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.
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LN-119 LOOP
NECKLACE - SOLD. Stunning "Loop" Necklace with old style appeal. Made with antiqued Clam Shell in smoke Buckskin and adjustable length ties. Worn by men and women alike. Crafted with: Horn Hairpipe, Trade Felt, Pewter Beads, Pink Conch Disks, Nutria Fur, Antiqued Hawk Bells, Tin Cones, Crow Beads, and smoke Buckskin. |
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LN-168/105
LOOP NECKLACE - SOLD. The "Loop
Necklace" was a very popular adornment with many western tribes such as
the Crow and the Nez Perce. I made this one using Clamshell Disks,
Trade Beads, Abalone Disks, and Smoke colored Buckskin. It is fully
adjustable, and includes a pair of single dangle matching earrings with
stainless-steel earhooks. A great looking Set!
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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.
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RS-160 RIBBON
SHIRT - SOLD. Colorful Ribbon Shirt (46, XL) made with light weight 100% Cotton featuring a two-color ribbon design (both front and back) on the chest and cuffs. Open front with shades of green, blue and white. |
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RS-201
RIBBON SHIRT - SOLD. This light-weight cotton Ribbon Shirt (46, XL) offers button down cuffs and a paisley design with orange and white ribbons. Ribbons on cuffs and shirt front/back. |
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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.
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FF-167 FEATHER FAN
- SOLD. Fans were used by the medicine men and ceremonial dancers. Traditional powwow dancers still use them today. I created this fan (20" H) including dangles, with bronze turkey tail feathers, Guinea hen feathers and a peacock feather. Also with brass tacks, eagle fluffs, trade wool, deerskin and a pine handle. Very lightweight! |
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FF-188 FEATHER FAN
- SOLD. This fan is made with simulated hand painted eagle feathers (27" total length) with brass tacks, mink fur, deerskin lace, trade felt, crow beads, cones, with a pine handle. This fan is very lightweight. Crafted with a sinew hang loop. |
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C-157 CHOKER - SOLD.
This Choker
offers real antiqued bone hairpipe, antler button, mini crow beads,
amber horn hairpipe, "heart" trade beads, soft deerskin leather, bone
spacers and fits minimum neck size of 14 inches. |
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C-175 CHOKER - SOLD.
This
very
comfortable choker is made using antiqued ulta-thin bone hairpipe with
4mm glass beads and brass beads. Leather is smoked buckskin with double
ties. Choker neck size is 12¼ inches & up. |
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C-178 CHOKER -SOLD.
This
is a great
looking real bone
hairpipe choker. It is light-weight and is made using elkhide
adjustable leather ties, small brass beads and turquoise color tile
beads. Choker is 13" long and has soft double tie straps. |
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C-172
CHOKER - SOLD. Nice bone choker (12"L) has antiqued nickel beads, deerskin, glass beads, bone disks, antiqued concho and latigo leather spacers. |
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CH-162 TURTLEMAN
CHOKER - SOLD. This "Turtleman" Choker (13½"L)
offers a polished turtle design on an antiqued Nickel Concho with
Latigo Spacers, Crow Beads, Brass Beads, Deerskin Ties, antiqued
Hairpipe and strung on Simulated Sinew. A beautiful adornment! |
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CH-163 CHOKER - SOLD. Designed originally to protect the neck, chokers now make a beautiful adornment for both men & women. I made this one for a larger neck (like my own!). 17"L, crafted with soft Buckskin Spacers, Antiqued Bone Hairpipe, Natural Horn Hairpipe, Bone Disk, Crow Beads, Old style Brass and Aventurine Beads. |
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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.
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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.
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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. |
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T-171
- TOMAHAWK. This replica of a Hudson Bay Throwing Hawk (19"L) was created using an Iron Forged Blade with a Hickory Handle, Brass Tacks, Nutria Fur, Horsehair, Trade Beads, Trade Felt, and Elkhide Leather. |
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CS-212 COUP STICK
- SOLD. The Plains style Coup Stick with a bent top was a common sight and used by several tribes. This Coup Stick was created using the following natural items: Rabbit Fur, Deer Toes, Dyed Horsehair, Turkey Wing Feathers, Polished Deer Antler, Old Style Trade Beads, Wool Trade Cloth, Deerskin Wrap, Brass Tacks, Sinew and a Hardwood Shaft. A great addition to your native/western home decor or pow-wow and can be used as a cane for special occasions! |
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WC-137 GUNSTOCK
WAR CLUB - SOLD. Originating in the east woodlands, the War Club was also used by the Sioux and other "Plains" tribes. This War Club ( 24" ) is created with a forged steel blade, brass tacks, deerskin wrap, wrist thong and simulated sinew. |
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R-198
DEER TOE RATTLE - SOLD. This Deer Toe Rattle (23"L) is a replica of an 1850's rattle and features Dew Claws, various Glass Beads, Brass Tacks, Tin Cones, Wool Felt and a Goose Feather. The hardwood handle is wrapped in smoke colored Buckskin. |
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WC-164 WAR CLUB -
SOLD. Originating in the east woodlands, the War Club was also used by the Sioux and other "Plains" tribes. This Gunstock War Club (35"L) features three Iron-forged blades with Brass Tacks, Deerskin Wrap, Brass Cones, Earth Pigment Paint, Horsehair and Antiqued Simulated Sinew. This fearsome weapon replica is made with Oregon Pine for easy display. |
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WC-211
WAR CLUB - SOLD. This reproduction war club features three six-inch hand-forged steel blades, brass tacks, turkey body feathers, earth pigment paint, brass cones, deerskin wrist strap, fox face, simulated eagle feathers, deerskin and sinew. This war club is 39" long (plus 11" fringe) and 12" wide. NOTE: A War Club like this was used in the battle of the Little Big Horn. It is a mankiller and should be displayed with caution! |
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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.
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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.
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