This large, beaded Cheyenne umbilical fetish is likely a turtle, but that correct answer can only come from its maker. The earlier, glass beads (whie, dark blue, light blue, greasy yellow, red with white hears and pink) are lazy stitched onto a buffalo hide. The pouch is stuffed with sweetgrass and buffalo hair. There is […]
This is a wonderful awl case that shows good age and is quite early. It is a highly decorated case. The hide is buffalo, and there are 4 layers each defined by a ring of tin cones. Beads line the top edge. There is a brass button attached to the top on one side. The […]
This is a very appealing pair of Sioux moccasins. The simplicity of the design and the limited color palette make for an overall handsome look. There are only three bead colors: deep blue, white, and red with white hearts. The pair are on buffalo hide. There is a forked tongue that is beaded as well. […]
