Armbands – Plain
Plain Metal Armbands will complement your Native American regalia for both Powwows and Historical Re-enactments.
Prior to the arrival of European trade goods, Native Americans adorned their arms with tattoos, quilled cuffs and bracelets made of copper and bone. European traders brought metal, especially silver, that Native Americans used to create armbands. Metal Armbands could be simple, narrow bands or stamped and decorated. Native Americans also made Armbands of beaded leather strips or finger woven wool.
Our metalsmith makes our Plain Armbands from rugged 22ga Brass, Copper or Nickel.
These Armbands measure 1.5″ wide x 12″ long. You can adjust them with the included Deerskin Leather Lacing ties.
SOLD IN PAIRS.
Handmade in the USA.
We also offer Stamped Metal Armbands.
For more information, view the Denver Art Museum leaflet on Copper and the Indian HERE!
Armbands – Stamped
Our Handmade Stamped Armbands feature traditional patterns to enhance your Native American regalia for both Powwows and Historical Re-enactments.
Prior to the arrival of European trade goods, Native Americans adorned their arms with tattoos, quilled cuffs and bracelets made of copper and bone. European traders brought metal, especially silver, that Native Americans used to create armbands. Metal Armbands could be simple, narrow bands or stamped and decorated. Native Americans also made Armbands of beaded leather strips or finger woven wool.
Our metalsmith makes our Plain Armbands from rugged 22ga Brass, Copper or Nickel.
These Armbands measure approximately 1.25″ wide by 12″ long. You can adjust them with the included Deerskin Leather Lacing ties. Please note the design on the Stamped Armbands may vary.
SOLD IN PAIRS.
Made in the USA.
We also offer Plain Metal Armbands.
Read about Copper and the Indian HERE!
Blue Lightning Kachina carving
This Blue Lightning Katsina features lightning marks on his face. The artist carved it from cottonwood. The Katsina wears a red top with a red sash, green armbands and navy blue wrist bands. A painted yellow feather hangs from the back of his white kilt. He wears navy blue garters over his boot style moccasins. His mask includes a fluffy green collar, protruding ears with shell earrings and a furry top. He holds a rattle and a lightning stick. The figure comes with a tag that says “HOPI VILLAGES 2nd MESA ARIZONA” on one side and “BLUE LIGHTNING KACHINA J- PXX” on the other.
Katsinas (or Kachinas) are supernatural beings in the Pueblo Indian traditions. The Pueblo tribes create Katsina dolls to give to children. Children use them to learn about the various Katsinas and not to play with. This Katsina stands about 7.5″ high. This figure came from a collection and you will see places where the paint has come off. The lightning stick has broken and been repaired and reattached. One of a Kind!
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Read the Denver Art Museum Leaflet Kachinas and Kachina Dolls
Clay Wampum Bracelet
We make our own Clay Wampum Bracelets with Reproduction Polymer Clay Wampum beads. They are woven on soft Deerskin Leather Lacing, and have Glass Crow Bead closures. The 5 Row Clay Wampum Bracelet also makes a nice armband.
Wampum Bead designs, Deerskin Leather Lacing color and Glass Crow Bead color will vary.
Choose from 3 styles:
- 1 Row (0.5″ wide)
- 3 Row (1.5″ wide)
- 5 Row (2.5″ wide)
Buy one or a pair!
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