Beaded Buffalo

I’d been tinkering with small bags for a while — none bigger than your hand — when I decided to try something larger. Increasing the size by a few inches would have been the wise thing to do, but I jumped to a bead panel that wound up measuring 8″ x 14″. Besides the size, the [...]

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This is an amazing piece of work made of woven porqupine quills. I believe it was made by a Native craftswoman in the Northeast. The attention to detail is stunning and the construction is flawless.

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One of my favorite movies is “Thunderheart.” There’s a dance scene and one of the natives is wielding a ceremonial dance stick similar to the one at the left. Thus the inspiration.
The other one was made about 15 years ago, and I have no idea where the idea came from. I do know that the [...]

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I’m no blacksmith, so when I make knives, the blades are purchased. The bone for this one came from some remains I found in the woods while hiking. There’s a small wolf paw inscribed on the handle.

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