Try these fine Solid Brass Beads on your next project! Mini Solid Brass Beads measure about 3/16″ in diameter (6 mm) and just over 1/8″ wide (4 mm). The hole is wide at 3 mm in diameter.
These beads are heavy for their size. They look great on Chokers, Breastplates, Bandoleers and more.
We sell them in quantities of 100 or 1000 beads.
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Old Style Brass Beads are made the old-fashioned way. They are brass tubes which are cut down into hollow beads. These are reminiscent of the earliest brass beads.
They measure about 1/4″ (6 mm long with a 3mm hole). Sold in packages of 100 or 1000.
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Oval Brass Beads
Oval Brass Beads give a unique look to your chokers or other projects! Solid shiny brass in a shape reminiscent of rice beads.
They measure 5/16″ long x 3/16″ wide (8 mm x 6mm) with a 1/16″ hole.
Available in packages of 100 or 1000.
Solid Brass Beads are extra shiny, heavy brass. They cost a little more, but have the shine that discerning crafters are looking for. These beads measure approx. 5/16″ diameter (8 mm long x 7 mm across the holes with a 3 mm hole).
You will find them perfect for Breastplates, Crow Loop Necklaces, trims on Accessories and more!
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Fluted Hollow Brass-Plated Metal Beads are lightweight and shiny with a textured look. Perfect for Chokers, Bracelets, Earrings, and decorative elements on other accessories.
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We sell these beads in packages of 100 or 1000.
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Solid Brass Beads are heavy. They measure approx. 0.75″ in diameter (8mm long, 5 mm across the holes, with a 3 mm hole). They add the perfect touch to breastplates, bandoleers, and trims for bags.
We sell them in packages of 100 or 1000.
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Hollow Brass-Plated Metal Beads are smooth and lightweight. They will add that perfect shine to Chokers, Breastplates and trims on your accessories.
We offer 4 sizes:
We sell them in packages of 100 or 1000.
You can also purchase Hollow Nickel Metal Beads.
Native American culture has a rich history of using beads for both ceremonial and decorative purposes. Seed beads, in particular, have been an integral part of Native American culture for centuries. In this article, you will read about a variety of beads and their use by Native American crafters.
This Crow Loop Necklace Wrapped Seed Beads features sixteen beaded loops. The crafter painstakingly wrapped each loop with Turquoise, Cobalt Blue and White Seed Beads. He bound each side with Navy Wool secured with Brass Tacks. The White Deerskin Leather Fringe is embellished with Round Glass Beads with eye designs on them. At the top the crafter attached two handmade 3 inch Beaded Rosettes in Turquoise, Cobalt Blue, White and Yellow. Three dimensional edge beading in White Seed Beads surrounds each Rosette.
A strand of Round Glass Beads interspersed with Brass Boot Buttons hangs from the bottom of the Necklace. The crafter attached White Deerskin Leather lacing ties at the top and bottom. The top lacing has metal hook & eye closures attached to it.
Native Americans of the Northern Plains wear Crow Loop Necklaces. These necklaces typically feature multiple strands of beads strung between two leather strips. Crafters also add Deerskin Leather fringe to the sides and shell, metal or beaded rosette Conchos to the top or the center. Additional drops can personalize each necklace. Crow Loop Necklaces are very appropriate for any Traditional Northern Style Dance Regalia.
This Necklace measures approximately 25″ long. The side strips measure 15″ long. The Rosettes are 3″ in diameter. We got this Necklace from a collection. It has been worn by a previous owner. It is in very good, wearable condition. One of a Kind!
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A crafter created this Beaded Gold Bird Whimsy using Transparent Red, Yellow and Amber Seed Beads on gold polished cotton. You will also find Amber Basket Beads and brass sequins in the design. The bird has beaded dangles on it’s beak and feet. The eyes are made with green beads and red beads decorate the head. The beadwork is in good condition with little to no missing beads. You will notice the aging of the fabric and see some stains. The bird measures approx. 6.5 inches long from head to tail and 6 inches tall with the feet dangling.
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade. This Beaded Pin Cushion will make an unusual addition to your antique or whimsy collection!
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This Women’s Breastplate is loaded with antique Trade Beads! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock made this Breastplate with 2.5″ and 3″ Bone Hairpipe. He separated each tier with Saddle Strap Leather Spacers. White Center Cranberry Red Crow Beads line both ends of each section. At the center, Andy attached a 1″ Conch Shell Concho with White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing drops strung with Reproduction Pony Trader Blue and Greasy Yellow Pony Beads and two Feather design antique Trade Beads. 7″ long White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe strung with a variety of antique Trade Beads hangs from the bottom. The White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top sports Brass Beads and antique striped Chevron Beads.
This Women’s Breastplate measures 20″ long overall. It measures 4.5″ wide. You can adjust how it hangs with the White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top. One of a Kind!
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This 1906 Green Beaded Matchbox Whimsy was made using green and gray Pony Beads on cotton fabric. You will also see some gray and green Basket Beads along with brass colored sequins in the design. The crafter added Beaded Looped Tassels made with pony and basket beads and black silk fabric to the back.
The 1906 Matchbox Whimsey measures about 4.5″ at the widest section and 6″ tall not including the 1.5″ tassels. The pocket is 2.5″ x 1″ at the opening.
This is a classic example of Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
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This 1902 Beaded Matchbox Whimsy was made using Amber, Blue and Clear Pony Beads. The crafter beaded a raised pictorial design and the year on the front. You will also see some gray and tan Basket Beads along with brass colored sequins in the design. The crafter added Beaded Looped Tassels made with pony and basket beads. The tassels have some bead loss. The whimsey has a threaded loop on the top to hang it up. The red fabric is faded on the front and has worn away only in a few small sections at the bottom where the cardboard backing shows through. The silk fabric on the back of the piece stained a dark brown color.
The 1902 Matchbox Whimsey measures about 6.25″ at the widest section and 8.25″ tall not including the 2″ tassels. Each pocket is 2″ x 1″ at the opening.
This is a classic example of Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
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This antique Beaded Bag is an nice find! The artist sewed two beaded dark brown velvet panels together for the exterior of the purse. They then used more brown velvet for decorative flaps on the front and back. They added beadwork onto the velvet, using variety of seed beads to create floral designs and borders on the front and back. Colors include White, Green, Pink, Rose, Blue, Turquoise, Teal, Mustard, Orange and Clear. The artist added brass sequins to the design.
This piece is in good condition with minimal bead loss, mainly on the beaded trim
This Purse measures 7″ long by 6″ at its widest point.
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Hollow Nickel Plated Beads are smooth and lightweight. They will add that perfect shine to Chokers, Breastplates and trims on your accessories.
We offer 4 sizes:
We sell them in packages of 100 or 1000.
You can also purchase Hollow Brass Plated Metal Beads.
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Carry Powwow essentials with this eye catching Wool Bag Beaded Warrior! The crafter used Red Wool for the bag. He created an image of a warrior wearing a feather roach and an armband with Black, White and Gray Seed Beads. Then he edged the bag with black bias tape and lined the inside with patterned red fabric. At the bottom he added 7 inch long tassels made with 1.25″ Brass Cones and strips of Red Wool.
The crafter made the strap with red fabric edged with black ribbon and lined with the same patterned red fabric that lines the inside of the bag. He decorated the strap with seven 0.75″ Canadian penny conchos. The Bag measures 11″ x 8.75″ not including the 7″ long tassels. The beaded image measures 7″ x 6″. The strap measures 22″ long x 2″ wide. We got this bag from a collection. It is in like new condition. One of a Kind!
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Fluted Hollow Nickel Plated Metal Beads are lightweight and shiny with a textured look. Perfect for Chokers, Bracelets, Earrings, and decorative elements on other accessories.
We offer 4 sizes:
We sell them in packages of 100 or 1000.
You can also purchase Fluted Hollow Brass-Plated Beads.
This Red Blanket Strip is beaded on Selvedge Edge wool. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock beaded the strip and Rosettes on Braintanned Deerskin Leather. He used Pony Trader Blue, Mauve, White and Cobalt Blue Seed Beads to create the 7 row strip and the 4″ Rosettes. Braintanned Deerskin Lacing tassels hang from the center of each of the four Rosettes. Trade Beads, Pink Pony Beads, Blue Basket Beads, Brass Beads and small metal rings decorate each tassel.
The Native Americans of the Northern Plains started making Beaded Blanket Strips in the mid 19th century. Blanket Strips originated as a means to cover the seam when two halves of a Braintanned Buffalo Hide was sewn together to create one large robe. Eventually, Native American crafters began to use wool Trade Blankets for robes. They add their beaded strips to them in a purely decorative manner.
The beaded portion of this Blanket Strip measures 43.5″ long x 3.25″ wide . It includes a total of 4 rosettes, each measuring 4″ in diameter. The blanket itself measures approximately 60″ x 45″. One of a Kind!
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Our Choker Kits come in five styles. Each includes everything you need to make your own Hairpipe Choker. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads can be worn with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
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Our Choker Kits come in five styles. Each kit includes everything you need to make your own Hairpipe Choker. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads can be worn with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
Each Kit comes with 1.5″ Bone Hairpipe, Imitation Sinew, Choker Spacers, a Needle, Deerskin Leather Lacing, an Abalone Concho and Beads.
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A crafter beaded this antique scalloped edge Pillow Top Whimsy with Flags using clear and red, blue, green and yellow Pony Beads. You will also see some gray and white Basket Beads along with brass sequins on tan velveteen fabric. The crafter added Beaded Looped Tassels with Clear Pony Beads around each corner. Two flags and a raised pictorial floral design with a eagle adorn the front of this pillow top.
The Beadwork on this Pin Cushion is beautiful, but the piece has some bead loss on the floral design and on the tassels. The velveteen has some fading and shows some wear.
It is a classic example of the Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
It measures about 9″ x 10″ not including the side tassels. The thickness is about .5″.
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This Floral Whimsy Matchstick Holder was made using Transparent Yellow, Red, Light Purple, Gray, and Clear Pony Beads. You will also find green and brown basket beads along with brass sequins in the design. The crafter beaded two flowers on the two front pockets. The top and bottom are beaded along with beading along the edges. The crafter added Beaded Looped Tassels made with pony and basket beads. The whimsey has a beaded loop on the top to hang it up. The gold polished cotton fabric is in good condition.
This Floral Matchstick Holder Whimsy measures about 5.5 inches at the widest section and 7 inches tall not including the 1″ tassels. Each pocket is 2″ x .75″ at the opening.
This is a classic example of Beaded Whimsy tourist souvenirs. Native American crafters in the border regions between Canada and the United States at the turn of the 20th century created many of these whimsies for the tourist trade.
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This colorful fully beaded Blackfoot Style Knife Sheath will make a stunning addition to your collection! The crafter used Mustard, Cobalt Blue, White Center Rose and Turquoise Seed Beads to create the designs. He attached the beadwork to a Strap Leather Sheath and edged the front with Red Bias tape. Deerskin Leather covers the back and pieces of Deerskin Leather Lacing serve as loops for you to use to attach the Sheath to your belt. The unique arrow-like shape holds a double edged Dagger that comes with the Sheath. The Knife is held in the upper part of the Sheath. The lower part of the Sheath is ‘stuffed’ and soft.
The beaded knife sheath serves both functional and artistic purposes. Functionally, the sheath protects the knife blade from damage and provides a secure and convenient way to carry and store the knife. Artistically, the intricate beadwork showcases the skill and creativity of the maker and can reflect the cultural heritage of the crafter’s Native American community. Crafters typically create beaded knife sheaths using small beads, often made of glass, bone, or metal. They weave or sew these onto a base material, such as Deerskin leather or fabric.
The Dagger measures 12.5″ long and has a 7.5″ long blade. The wood handles features a few Brass Tack decorations. The Knife Sheath measures about 16″ long. It measures 3.5″ wide at the widest point and 1.75″ at the narrow point. A previous owner used this Sheath and you will see discoloration and signs of wear on the back. The beadwork remains intact and the set is in very good condition.
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Our Choker Kits come in five styles. Each includes everything you need to make your own Hairpipe Choker. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads can be worn with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
The Buffalo Horn Choker Kit includes 1.5″ Buffalo Horn Hairpipe, Nickel-Plated Beads, our Leather Choker Spacers, Deerskin Leather Lacing, Imitation Sinew, 2 Metal Feathers, 1 Abalone Concho, and Illustrated Instructions.
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Our Crow Loop Necklace Kit comes with everything you need to make a very popular and beautiful necklace. This large, colorful necklace will really dress up your Dance Regalia or Ceremonial Regalia.
The Native Americans of the Northern Plains often wear Crow Loop Necklaces. These necklaces feature multiple strands of beads strung between two leather strips. Crafters also add Deerskin Leather fringe to the sides. Wearers add shell, metal or beaded rosette conchos to the top or the center. Additional drops can personalize each necklace.
The Crow Loop Necklace Kit includes Tile Beads, Brass Beads and White Tube Beads. Additionally you will get Imitation Sinew, our Leather Breastplate Strips, a piece of Deerskin Leather and Deerskin Leather Lacing. THE COLORS OF THE TILE BEADS WILL VARY FROM THE PHOTO.
You will need to provide a needle and scissors to complete the kit.
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Hairpipe chokers served many different purposes throughout history – They adorned and protected warriors’ necks before battle, and also served to represent social standing. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. You can wear Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
The Native Americans of the Northern Plains often wear Crow Loop Necklaces. These necklaces feature multiple strands of beads strung between two leather strips. Crafters also add Deerskin Leather fringe to the sides. Wearers add shell, metal or beaded rosette conchos to the top or the center. Additional drops can personalize each necklace.
This Breastplate with Copper Adornments will make a nice addition to you regalia or collection! The crafter made this breastplate with 2″ plastic hairpipe. He or she separated each tier with Saddle Strap Leather Spacers and brass plated beads. Hanging from the bottom center you will see a 3″x3″ copper shield with a stars and strips design. Three copper star dangle from the shield. The two top corners have 2″ copper stars with a geometric design. Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing is used for the strap.
This Breastplate with measures 11″ long overall. It measures 10″ wide. You can adjust how it hangs with the White Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing at the top. One of a Kind!
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This set of two Bandolier Turquoise & White is ready to go to your next event with you! The crafter made these Bandoliers with plated base Metal Beads and plastic Hairpipe in two colors. Strap Leather Choker Spacers divide the sections. The crafter strung them on Imitation Sinew. He or she used 2″ long plastic Hairpipe in White and Turquoise. Yellow Money Cowrie Shells hang from the bottom. There are large safety pins at the top to help hold them to your top.
Both of the Bandoliers have 4 rows. They measure 37″ long. Each section measures 1.75″ wide. You will see that the finish has come off of many of the Nickel colored beads and some of the Brass colored beads. The White Hairpipe has discolored on one of them.
A Native American bandolier is a decorative accessory worn across the chest by various Native American tribes. This pair of Bandoliers came from a collection. A previous owner wore them so you will see signs of use. You will find them in good, usable condition. We are selling them as a set of two. One of a Kind!
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Hairpipe chokers served many different purposes throughout history – They adorned and protected warriors’ necks before battle, and also served to represent social standing. Hairpipe Chokers made with Brass Beads are appropriate for ‘old style’ Regalia. You can wear Hairpipe Chokers made with Glass Crow Beads with both Traditional Regalia and Contemporary Regalia.
Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this beautiful reproduction child’s wool and elk tooth dress. He used salvage edge trade cloth. During the dying process, the wool is attached it to a frame and dipped into blue dye. When the frame is removed the white wool is untouched creating the beautiful salvage edge on the bottom of the dress. Small brass and larger metal sequins adorn the bottom of both the front and back of the dress. The top pf the dress has blue silk trim with greasy yellow seed beads.
Ceramic elk teeth decorate the front of the dress. The crafter added black paint to give them an authentic look. He attached the teeth with white brain tanned leather lace. Andy created the sleeves with red wool and added a blue and yellow vintage trim. The bottom of the sleeves have a strip of gold silk ribbon and brass sequins.
This Wool and Elk Tooth Dress measures approx. 28″ long and 18″ wide. The sleeves are 9″ long.
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Add this one of a kind Flute Wood with Metal Ends to your collection or make your own music with it. The crafter carved it from a single piece of wood. He or she attached a saddle shaped tuning block with Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing. The tuning block is painted or stained red and the flute itself looks like it has stain and a light coat of polyurethane on it. This Flute has six finger holes along with a direction hole at the bottom. The crafter used some brass pipe for the mouthpiece. Then he or she added a hexagonal brass nut on the bottom.
The Flute measures 24.75″ long overall. The mouthpiece measures a little over 1.5″ long. We got this flute in a collection, so we do not have more information about it. One of a Kind!
Crafters of Native American flutes typically make them from a single piece of wood, with a simple design featuring a cylindrical bore and finger holes. The number of finger holes varies, but commonly, there are six or seven. They sometimes decorate their flutes with carvings, paint, beads, feathers, and other embellishments.
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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.
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We also offer Plain Metal Armbands.
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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!
