Brooches – Silver Plated
Native Americans have used Trade Silver Brooches to decorate their regalia since the 18th century. Therefore, these brooches are the perfect embellishment for your Gustoweh, Bandoleer Bag, Shirt or Crown.
Eight of these small shaped brooches are silver-plated copper. We also have Ring Brooches in Copper & Nickel.
Most sold singly. Quantity Discount when you buy 10 or more of a single style.
- Ring Brooch 1″ – Style 18 Comes in packages of 10 (out of stock 10-24)
- Council Square 1.25″ – Style 15
- Strawberry/Heart 1″ – Style 24
- Crown/Heart 1.25″ – Style 26
- Double Strawberry/Heart 1.25″ – Style 30
- Large Strawberry/Heart 1.5″ – Style 33
- Masonic 2″ – Style 21
- Sunburst 1.25″ – Style 12
- Ring Brooch 1″ – Style 18-C. Copper. Comes in packages of 10
- Ring Brooch 1″ – Style 18-N. Nickel. Comes in packages of 10
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Strawberry Brooch Set
This Brooch Strawberry Set comes with one plain and one stamped brooch. The plain one measures 1 5/8″ and has an R stamped on the back. The stamped one measures 1 1/2″.
A strawberry heart brooch combines the charm of a strawberry motif with the classic shape of a heart. Native Americans have used Trade Silver Brooches to decorate their regalia since the 18th century. Therefore, these brooches are the perfect embellishment for your Gustoweh, Bandoleer Bag, Shirt or Crown. Brooches are versatile accessories that add a touch of elegance and personality to any attire. We are selling these two brooches as a set. One of a Kind.
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Washer Brooches
You will often find Small Washer Brooches on Iroquois and Great Lakes Native American clothing. You will see them scattered on blouses, shirts, sashes and headdresses.
Trade silver brooches have been commonly used since the 18th century to decorate Eastern Woodlands regalia. These Washer Brooches are the perfect embellishment for your gustoweh, bandoleer bag, skirt, shirt or crown.
Select from 5 sizes:
- 5/8″ $2.50 each
- 3/4″ $2.95 each
- 1.25″ $2.50 each
- 1.5″ $2.95 each
- 1.75″ (stamped) $4.95 each
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Breech Cloth Wool
This Breech Cloth Wool comes ready to wear! The crafter started with Navy blue wool. They hand stitched several rows of cotton ribbon trim in Red, Yellow and Purple to the front and back. Then the crafter added a double row of edge beading with White Pony Beads. On the front the crafter added 10 small ring brooches. Additional ribbon trim serves as ties. You will see that the colors of the ribbon trim on the front have faded.
This Breech Cloth Wool measures 60″ long x 13″ wide. We got this item from a collection. You will see a little fraying on the ends of the ribbon and some discolored spots. It is in good, wearable condition. One of A Kind.
A breech cloth, or loincloth, is a traditional garment worn by many Indigenous peoples around the world. Breech cloths are lengths of fabric or leather. Native American men traditionally wear breech cloths (or breechclouts) alone or with Leggings. A Breech cloth goes between the legs. The front and back are draped over a belt or Leather Lacing tie. Men can wear them plain or decorate them with Brooches, Beadwork or ribbon work. In some cultures, crafters adorn them with decorative elements such as beads, embroidery, or fringe.
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Silk Scarf
Our Silk Scarves come generously sized. You will want one in every color! These Scarves are a perfect accessory no matter how you wear them! Native American Powwow dancers can use Silk Scarves for a neck scarf or headband. Historical re-enactors will use Silk Scarves for a head scarf. Wear alone or under a hat!
You can also cover them with our Silver Plated Brooches!
Each scarf measures 35″ x 35″. The dye is not color-fast, so be careful about getting them wet.
Select Black, White, Red or Blue.
Metallic Ornaments of the New York Indians
By William M Beauchamp. Softcover. 120 pgs.
Metallic Ornaments of the New York Indians is a facsimile reprint of the 1903 New York State Museum Bulletin. The text describes the brooches, earrings, cones and other metal ornaments. Often, archaeologists find these items in their excavations in North America. Illustrations of each item in the text appears at the back in the 37 pages of illustrations.
This book will make a great reference for identifying old items. Crafters and Living History Re-enactors will also find it useful for finding patterns to make reproduction accessories and trade goods.
Native American trade silver refers to metal items that European traders and Native Americans used as a form of currency during the colonial period in North America. Indigenous people highly valued trade silver for its aesthetic appeal and symbolic significance. Native American artisans also adapted the silver into their own unique styles, incorporating traditional motifs and designs into the silverwork. Today, Native American trade silver continues to be highly sought after by collectors, historians, and enthusiasts. It represents a significant historical artifact that reflects the interactions and cultural exchange between Native American tribes and European traders during the colonial era.
Black & White illustrations.
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ISBN 9781117080796
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Kit to Make an Iroquois Style Headdress
Our updated Gustoweh Headdress Kit has everything you need to make an Iroquois Gustoweh (Real Hat). This is one of the most appropriate headdresses for Eastern Woodlands Indian Regalia.
Our Gustoweh Headdress Kit includes:
- Natural Turkey Feathers
- Wood splints for the frame
- Fabric
- Glover’s Needle
- Black Warp Thread
- 3 Wood Feather Sockets & Pin sets
- Tape
- Illustrated Directions.
You will also need Pliers, Scissors and Glue or a Hot Glue Gun.
Full color illustrations walk you through the construction of a basic Gustoweh Headdress. You choose which Feather placement from each of the five Iroquois Nations you prefer. Decorate your completed Gustoweh with a Gustoweh Band or Trade Brooches. You may also add Beadwork or a Wampum Bead Strip.
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Hood Beaded Black & Red
Dress up your dance outfit with this Hood Beaded Black & Red. The crafter made this traditional Mic Mac style headwear with a combination of black and bright Red wool fabric. He used green ribbon on the edges and yellow for the seam between the wool pieces. The top section features beaded designs the crafter made with White Seed Beads. The crafter attached six Brooches to the bottom section. On the green ribbon trim, the crafter attached pairs of white Seed beads. He lined the inside with a Calico patterned fabric. One of A Kind!
Native Americans from the Northeast wear peaked caps or hoods like these. Crafters often decorate them with beads or ribbonwork, but they can also leave them plain. This Hood measures 19.5 inches to the top of the peak and 10.5 inches wide (lying flat). This Hood Beaded Black & Red is in new condition. One of a Kind!
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Burgundy Selvedge Edge Wool Concho Dragger with 16 Brass Conchos
You will love this Concho Dragger Burgundy Wool! The crafter made this dragger with Selvedge Edge Burgundy colored wool. He used Deerskin Leather Lacing to attach the 16 graduated Brass Conchos . The rings you see in the photos are not dents. None of the conchos are dented. The crafter added three dimensional edge beading with White Seed Beads to the sides and bottom of the dragger. The crafter included a blue cord at the top as a tie to attach the dragger.
The top three conchos measure 3 inches in diameter. The concho sizes graduate down to 1 inch in diameter. One of a Kind!
Native American Straight Dancers can include a Dragger as part of their dance clothes. Crafters make draggers from Otter Fur or wool. They decorate them with brooches, conchos or beadwork. This Concho Dragger with Beaded Cuff came from a collection. It measures 58 inches long overall. The width is 3.25 inches at the top and 2.25 inches wide at the bottom. You will see the selvedge edge stripes at the top and bottom of the piece. A previous owner wore this Concho Dragger Burgundy Wool. You will see signs of wear and repairs. The conchos are in good condition, with some scratches and tarnish. You will find this item in good, wearable condition. One of a Kind!
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Unique Otter Bag with Eastern Beadwork
Add this Beaded Otter Bag made with a cased pelt and leather lace handle to your collection of accessories! The crafter designed this unique piece with the head folding over to close the opening of the bag. Red felt and small clear beads lines the opening. You will find a metal brooch stamped SP on the top of the head. Green melon chevron beads on red felt fabric create the eyes. A floral design on red felt fabric and dangles made of clear seed and tube beads, real wampum buttons and clear sequins adorn all four legs. Red ribbons and dangles hang from each foot.
The 20″ tail has a floral and bird design also on red felt fabric, and dangles made of clear seed and tube beads, real wampum buttons and clear sequins. The Beaded Otter Bag measures approx. 24″ long and 7″ wide.
Traditionally Otter bags are used for carrying personal belongings, herbs, ceremonial items or as a decorative accessory. It’s softness, durability, and water-resistant properties make it a highly valuable and a preferred material for creating bags that can withstand different weather conditions. Intricate beadwork, quillwork, or other decorative elements often decorate the bags.
This Beaded Otter Bag is One of a Kind!
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Deerskin Leather Neckpouch Kit
Use our Deerskin Neckpouch Kit to make your own Deerskin Leather Neckpouch (or necklace bag). A Leather Neck Pouch is the perfect accessory to hold your personal medicine items. It will also hold change, gemstones, and small keepsakes of all kinds! This pouch measures about 2 inches long.
The Leather Neck Pouch Kit comes with
- Top Grain Deerskin Leather
- Imitation Sinew
- Deerskin Leather Lacing
- Glover’s Needle for sewing leather
- Illustrated instructions
Once you lace the Deerskin Lacing through the top of the pouch, you can adjust the length to fit the wearer. Decorate your Leather Neck Pouch with beadwork, our own Plume Powwow Pins, Trade Brooches, or paint!
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Wool Breechcloth
Breechcloths are lengths of fabric or leather. Native American men traditionally wear breechcloths (or breechclouts) alone or with Leggins. A Breechcloth goes between the legs. The front and back are draped over a belt or Leather Lacing tie. Men can wear them plain or decorate them with Brooches, Beadwork or ribbon work. They can also cut them from a wool blanket with a striped selvedge edge, and the stripes will serve as decoration.
Our Breechcloths measure 12″ x 58″ and does not have finished edges.
Choose from plain Black, Navy or Red.
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