Testimonials | Lost River Trading Company

Dear Kenny,

Although we have not met face to face, I feel as though I have known you for quite some time!

I send this e-mail to express my admiration and appreciation for your exquisite craftsmanship. Having been in The Gift & Decorative Accessory Industry for better than fifty years, and a former President of The National Gift & Art Association, I have had the good fortune to have met some wonderful craftsman who take pride in the detail and quality of their work. In my humble opinion, you are excellent and would be among the very best I have seen.

When one does business through the internet, you have a different sense than when you buy products that you can actually hold and examine. In your case I found the web-site to be very professional and the Choker and Turtle Rattle that I received were all that I had hoped them to be.

I look forward to collecting more pieces of your beautiful work!

Aquene, (a-kwa-nee means - Peace be with you!)

Stanley (Pine Eagle) Cornwall
Royal Pokanoket Wampanoag Tribe
Bristol, RI

I received the Buckskin Dress and the joy it has given me is hard to put into words. The dress is so beautiful and even looks better than it looked on you website! The quality of your work really shows! Thank you!

Maria B., Webster, NY

Hi Ken, I received the items that I ordered and I must say they are MAGNIFICENT! Better even than their pictures. I am very pleased with my purchase! You are quite the artist.

Diann D., Queensbury, NY

I was referred to your website and was thrilled to find you would make a special order necklace for me. Your service was great and I got it very quickly. It is beautiful and I get great comments. Thanks a lot!

Kate W., Carson City, NV

The special order War Club arrived the other day! Perfect!! Looks like a few examples I've seen in museums. Superb work! The War Club looks fantastic on my wall along with the rest of the artifact recreations. EXCELLENT WORK!!

Kristopher K., Fletcher, NC

Dear Kenny,

By chance I found your website today and really enjoyed seeing your replicas.
Really superb quality all around. I wish I had your artistic talent.
Your prices are very reasonable and you offer free shipping.
Really enjoy your website and your beautiful creations. Your work is exceptional.

David V. Waco, TX

Hi, Kenny. You do awesome work. Very nice site. Brenda B., GA

O'siyo Kenny- I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful and unique fan. My family will cherish this for generations as I teach my grandchildren the ways of our Native American ancestors. Thank you.
Tina Quietdreamer Warren, FL

I first came across Ken's work while looking for a unique gift for my husband for Christmas. At that time he still had a store in Klamath Falls, Oregon. At the time I was living in California and just went through Oregon from time to time.
While browsing through his work I came across a beautiful Rifle Scabbard. Of course I just wanted to buy it right away, but Kenny told me that if I wanted it for a specific rifle I needed to have the length. So instead of just making the sale he gave me vital information not knowing if I'd actually come back or not. Not only did I come back but my husband was completely happy with his Christmas gift.
A couple of years later I found Kenny at a museum show where I bought a Crow Clam Shell looped necklace. You wouldn't believe how many compliments I get when I wear it. I'm so glad that Kenny has a web site now so that I can shop anytime.
Gail R., Burlingame, CA

Dear Lost River, Today I received the deerskin flute bag that you made for me. I just wanted to say that my flute fits perfectly and the bag looks great! Thanks again for the bag and the great service. I'll be back!
Mark H., Sacramento, CA

Kenny, your work is stunning, heartfelt. L. Rock, Los Angeles, CA

O'siyo Kenny- What a magnificent and beautiful women's breastplate that I received in perfect condition today. You must have read my mind. The purse is exactly as I have been looking for weeks trying to find. Thank you so much for the thoughtfulness.
Quietdreamer, FL

Hi Kenny, Miss you and your shop in K-Falls, I still have that Mandala and the Breastplate I bought from you in 99'. Nice website too.
Barbara P., Chiloquin, OR

Kenny has a special perfected ability of making and showing Native American attire and ceremonial tools. I don't have access to a web site, but I had the privilege of experiencing his art first hand. All his work is beautifully done. Such perfection takes a real gift. It is clear that the Spirit guides his hand and mind with his creations.
Jorgie M., Selma, OR