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Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks

Traditional Native American Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks

The Wandering Bull, LLC sells Native American Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks for those who want to make their own shawl and save money. Our Blanks are made from polyester gabardine blend (unless otherwise specified). They come hemmed on all sides. You may see the factory edge on the back side of the shawl. They measure approximately 58″ x 64″.

We will include a copy of our Dance Shawl Instructions when you order Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks. Click here for Dance Shawl Fringe. Need a Needle to attach the Fringe? Click here for a Tapestry Needle.

The color selection for our Fabric Blanks changes regularly, but we will do our best to get the color you ordered. Please note that the colors shown are an approximation of the actual color. Shades will vary.

Most women wear Dance Shawls into the Powwow Circle. Dance Shawls can be simple fabric blanks with chainette or ribbon fringe. Some women create elaborately decorated shawls for Fancy Dancing. They embellish their shawls with ribbonwork, embroidery or beadwork. At The Wandering Bull, LLC you will find ready to wear shawls with chainette fringe in full size or mini sizes.

If you have questions or if you have a large order, just call! 1-800-430-2855.

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We have a limited number of hemmed Mini Dance Shawl Blanks that measure approximately 28″ x 60″.

Gourd Dance Blanket Broadcloth

Red & Blue Wool Gourd Dance Blanket

This Gourd Dance Blanket Broadcloth will be perfect for your next event! The crafter made the blanket with red and navy blue 8 band wool broadcloth. The selvedge edges appear on the ends and in the center where the crafter stitched the wool pieces together. It is a basic blanket without any additional trims.

The Gourd Dance Blanket Broadcloth measures approximately 120 inches long x 17 inches wide. We got this item from a collection. You will see very minor marks from insects. The blanket is in very good, wearable condition. One of a Kind!

The dance for which this blanket was made is called the Gourd Dance. The gourd dance is a Kiowa dance ceremony. The dance honors all warriors and veterans.

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Dance Shawl Small Pendleton Blanket with Fringe

Pendleton Dance Shawl Small with Black Fringe

This small Dance Shawl is made from a Pendleton Blanket with Black yarn Fringe on all four sides. It measures 27″ x 43″. The Fringe measures about 8″ long. It comes with the Pendleton Beaver State tag still attached. You will find it heavy and you may want to use it for a blanket! A previous owner wore this Shawl. You will see some small moth holes in it. One of a Kind!

This piece of traditional Native American woman’s clothing is often worn during various traditional dances, including the jingle dance and the fancy shawl dance. The shawls are typically worn over the shoulders and fastened at the front.

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Posted on July 7, 2022June 26, 2023 by Erin Hout

Gourd Dance Blankets

The gourd dance is a Kiowa dance ceremony which honors all warriors and veterans. The modern Gourd Dance regalia consists of a red and blue blanket draped over the shoulders. There are several available methods of folding the blanket.

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World Best Round Dance Songs Vol #2

Music CD World Best Round Dance Songs Vol #2

World Best Round Dance Songs Vol #2 features Native American Round Dance Songs by 16 different Drum Groups.

Drum List:

Round Dance – Black Lodge Singers
Round Dance – Chi – Geezis
Round Dance – Walking Wolf
Round Dance – Whitefish Bay Singers
Round Dance – Dead Horse Creek
Round Dance – Whitespruce Singers
Round Dance – Red Bull Singers
Round Dance – Windy Rock Singers
Round Dance – Seekaskootch
Round Dance – Stoney Eagle Singers
Round Dance – Logan Alexis Singers
Round Dance – Mystic River Singers
Round Dance – Little Island Cree
Round Dance – Smokey Town Singers
Round Dance – Free Spirit Singers
Round Dance – Northern Wind Singers

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Southwestern Blanket

Our Southwestern Blanket is a heavy traditional striped acrylic blanket. These versatile Blankets work well for a variety of purposes. You can use them as car blankets, picnic blankets, or yoga blankets. You will also find them a handy cover-up at home. And don’t forget they make a great bench blanket for the Powwows!

These blankets weigh 4 lb. and measure 4.5′ wide x 6′ long. They are not lightweight flimsy blankets.

These Blankets come in assorted bright colors. We do not offer a color choice, but we will do our best if you request a specific color.

Southwestern Blankets come with a tag that recommends Dry Cleaning. We have washed and dried these Blankets ourselves, with no adverse effects.

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Songs & Dances of the Eastern Indians

Music CD Songs & Dances of the Eastern Indians

Songs & Dances of the Eastern Indians From Medicine Spring & Allegany features traditional songs that were recorded at non-ceremonial performances. These songs demonstrate similarities between Native Americans from two distinct regions.

Musical instruments include a crockery water drum, coconut-shell hand rattle, and terrapin-shell leg rattles worn by the women dancers.

Song List:

Long Dance/Stomp Dance
Doublehead Dance-Stomp Dance
Bean Dance
Shake the Bush Dance
Rabbit Dance
Corn Dance
Pigeon Dance

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Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 2

Music CD Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 2

Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 2 is one of three collections of Iroquois Social Dance Songs. Each CD has a pamphlet with descriptions of each song.

Song List:

Rabbit Dance
Scalp Dance
Duck Dance
Robin Dance
War Dance
Raccoon Dance
Alligator Dance

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World Best Fancy Dance Songs

Music CD World Best Fancy Dance Songs

World Best Fancy Dance Songs includes both Women’s and Men’s Fancy Dance songs. Get those bustles and bells on, find your Fancy Dance Shawl …you’ll be ready to dance after listening to this CD!

Song List:

Woman’s Fancy – Eyabay
Mahno Dweh – Gun – Chi-Geezis
Woman’s Fancy – Northern Wind
Fancy Dance – Lone Creek
Woman’s Fancy – Circle Strong Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Black Lodge Singers
Men’s Fancy – Red Sons Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Smokey Valley Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Drum Circle Singers
Fancy Dance – Two Feathers Singers
Fancy Dance – Sioux Assiniboine
Fancy Dance – Dead Horse Creek
Woman’s Fancy – Little Island Creek
Woman’s Fancy – Red Scaffold

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Dance Stick Beaded with Bull Tail

Use this 15.5″ Beaded Dance Stick at your next Powwow or display it in your home! The crafter wrapped Cobalt Blue, Red and Turquoise Seed Beads around the handle. At one end, the crafter attached part of a white Bull’s tail. He or she added a row of Cobalt Blue Seed Beads to the attached end. The other end has 3″ long Deerskin Leather Fringe. This Dance Stick measures 32″ long overall.

Native American dancers use individually crafted and decorated sticks to enhance the energy of their dance. They design their Dance Sticks according to the type and purpose of their dance. Collectors often display Dance Sticks in their homes. This Dance Stick came from a collection. It is ready to use or display! One of a Kind!

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Dance Stick with Otter Fur

Large Curved Dance Stick with Otter Fur

Use this large Dance Stick with Otter Fur at your next event, or display it in your home! The crafter decorated this large curved accessory with a variety of embellishments. He wrapped the bottom third with red wool. He covered the remainder of the stick with real Otter fur. The crafter then added long strands of multi colored ribbons, a strip of red wool, a piece of horse tail, and a star spangled handkerchief. He also added beads and a line of antiqued Hawk Bells. One of a Kind!

This Dance Stick with Otter Fur measures 49 inches long overall. It stands 35 inches tall from the bottom to the top of the curve. A previous owner used this stick so you will see some signs of wear.

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Blanket Strip – Dark Red – 25% Off!

Blanket Strip – Dark Red

This Blanket Strip – Dark Red comes with gorgeous Pony Bead Rosettes. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this Blanket Strip with Dark Red wool. He beaded the strip and Rosettes on Braintanned Deerskin Leather. Twisted Braintanned Deerskin tassels hang from the center of each of the four Rosettes. White Center Red Crow Beads decorate each tassel.

Andy beaded this strip with 8/0 Pony Beads. For the rosettes he used Reproduction White Center Cranberry, Pony Trader Blue, Mustard, Cobalt Blue and White Pony beads. He composed the remainder of the strip with 7 rows of lazy stitch beaded with 8/0 Pony Beads in Pony Trader Blue, Cobalt Blue, and White.

The Native Americans of the Northern Plains created Beaded Blanket Strips in the mid 19th century. Blanket Strips originated as a means to cover the seam when two Braintanned Buffalo Hides were sewn together to create one large robe. Eventually, Native American crafters began to use wool Trade Blankets for robes. They added their beaded strips to them in a purely decorative manner.

The beaded portion of this Blanket Strip measures 56″ long. It includes a total of 4 rosettes, each measuring 7.5″ in diameter. The blanket itself measures approximately 65″ x 45″.

One of a Kind!

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Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 1

Music CD Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 1

Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 1 is one of three collections of Iroquois Social Dance Songs. Each CD has a pamphlet with descriptions of each song.

Song List:

Standing Quiver Dance
Old Moccasin Dance
Cold Dance
Round Dance
Delaware Skin Dance

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Dance Bell Kits

Native American Style Dance Bell Kits

Our Dance Bell Kits come with everything you need to make your own Ankle Dance Bells. Each Dance Bell Kit contains high quality U.S. made Sleigh Bells, Strap Leather and OIltanned Leather Lacing for attaching. Choose from 3 bell sizes!

These Dance Bells are perfect for straight dancers and traditional dancers.

Choose:

1″ Bells $16.95
1.25″ Bells $ 18.95
1.5″ Bells $20.95

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Blankets Wool Set of 2

Wool Blankets Set of 2 Red

This set of two Wool Blankets will be useful for camp blankets or as material for other projects. One is a black, tan and red plaid and the other is a smaller red with a black check pattern on one side. The plaid blanket shows signs of wear. The end bindings have come off and there are some small holes in it. You will see where a previous owner wrote the initials J.K.R. on the binding. The smaller piece also has a few small holes in it.

The plaid blanket measures approximately 80″ x 60″. The smaller one measures approximately 56″ x 36″. Previous owners used these blankets, but they remain in usable condition. We are selling them as a set. One of a Kind!

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Blanket Strip Red Selvedge Edge

Selvedge Edge Red Blanket Strip

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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Akwesasne Mohawk Social Songs and Dances

By Native North American Travelling College. 25 pgs. Softcover.

This well illustrated book reviews Powwow etiquette and instruments. Then it briefly discusses a variety of social dances including the Smoke Dance, Round Dance, Stomp Dance and more! You will find lots of color photographs of powwow dancers.

Akwesane is a Mohawk community located along the St Lawrence River in Northern New York and Southern Ontario and Quebec. The traditional music of the Mohawk (one of six nations comprising the Iroquois Confederacy or Haudenosaunee) is called social songs. This book is intended to describe the meaning behind the music. The Dances are also described.

Color photographs.

ISBN 9781545294109

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Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 3

Music CD Iroquois Social Dance Songs No. 3

Song List:

Strike-The-Stick-Dance
New Women’s Shuffle Dance
Naked Dance
Pidgeon Dance

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Dance Bells – Ready to Wear in Every Color!

Dance Bells – Ready to Wear

We make Sheep Dance Bells – Ready to Wear due to customer demand! Chris makes our exclusive Sheep Dance Bells with White Strap Leather and Deerskin Leather Lacing. He adds the Sheep Bell color of your choice!

Just tie them on and you are ready to go!

We sell Sheep Dance Bells in pairs. These are a custom made item, so please allow 1 week for delivery.

Choose from five colors:

Red
Yellow
Blue
Silver
Copper

. . . or Collect ’em all!

We also offer Curly Sheep Anklet Pairs!

Chicken Dance Bell Kit

Chicken Dance Bell Kit

Our Chicken Dance Bell Kits come with everything you need to make a set of leg-length Chicken Dance Bells. You can read our instructions for Chicken Dance Bells here.

Each Chicken Dance Bell Kit includes 1.25″ high quality US made Sleigh Bells, 2 pieces of 1″ x 36″ Strap Leather, Deerskin Leather Lacing for attaching, and instructions.

Make some noise and add some flash to your regalia!

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Pendleton Blanket Vintage Summer Weight – Price Reduced!

Vintage Summer Weight Pendleton Blanket

Don’t miss this Vintage Summer Weight Pendleton Blanket! It is in very good condition for its age. The Blanket features multi colored stripes on a gray background with a black felt binding. The Beaver State tag is still attached.

A previous owner used this Blanket so you will see some small stains. The binding is intact and there are no holes or tears. It is wool, so dry clean only.

The Blanket measures 62″ x 76″.

One of a Kind!

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Blanket Fleece Aztec Turquoise

Turquoise Aztec Design Fleece Blanket

Cozy up with this single ply lightweight Fleece Blanket! This full size Blanket Fleece Aztec Turquoise measures 60″ x 80″. It features a multi-colored design on a turquoise blue background.

You will find it ideal for an extra blanket on the bed, a cover up for the couch, or a handy car blanket. Treat yourself and purchase some for gifts!

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Blanket Fleece Aztec Black

Black Aztec Design Fleece Blanket

Cozy up with this single ply lightweight Fleece Blanket! This full size Blanket Fleece Aztec Black measures 60″ x 80″. It features a multi-colored design on a black background.

You will find it ideal for an extra blanket on the bed, a cover up for the couch, or a handy car blanket. Treat yourself and purchase some for gifts!

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Blanket with Beaded Rosette

This Black Wool Blanket features a 7.5″ Beaded Rosette. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock created this Beaded Blanket. He used Pony Beads in Pony Trader Blue, White Center Cranberry, Cobalt Blue, Mustard and White to create the Rosette. He attached it to Braintanned Deerskin Leather and added a twisted Braintanned Deerskin Leather drop in the center. He strung the drop with Blue, White and White Center Cranberry Crow Beads with two Antique Trade Beads at the bottom.

The Blanket measures 50″ x 61″. The Rosette is attached at the center and measures 7.5″ in diameter. The Drop measures 17″ long. Keep this Blanket as is, or add your own beadwork to make a Blanket Strip. One of a Kind!

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Belt Buckle Blanks – Metal

Assorted metal belt buckle sizes and shapes.

Belt Buckles Metal Blanks

Our metal Belt Buckle Blanks are the perfect foundation for your belt buckle project. Bead on leather, or attach loomwork to leather and sew onto these blanks.

Metal Belt Buckle Blanks are available in sizes to fit most belt blanks.

These blanks are made out of a hard base metal (which varies) that is not suitable for engraving. They are close to flat, but not quite. Select oval or rectangular.

Quantity Discounts available when you buy 4 or more of one size!

Small Oval 3.25″ x 2.25″ with 1 5/8″ belt loop in back
Small Rectangle 3.25″ x 2″ with 1 5/8″ belt loop in back
Large Oval 4.5″ x 3″ with a 1.75″ belt loop in back
Large Rectangle 4″ x 2.75″ with a 1.75″ belt loop in back
Mini rectangle measures 2″ x 1.25″ with a 1″ belt loop in back
Mini oval measures 2.25″ x 1.5″ with 1″ belt loop in back

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Blanket Saddle Southwestern

Bring this wool Southwestern Style Saddle Blanket home to enhance your decor! This Blanket features a striped design in Tan, Cream, Black, Red & Gray. The ends have chevron designs woven in. All four corners are intact. Use it for a rug, furniture covering or wall hanging.

It measures 33.5″ wide x 58.5″ long. You will see small stains from a previous owner.

One of a Kind!

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Blanket Strip Beaded Otoe Style

Beaded Blanket Strip Abstract Floral Design

This Otoe Style Beaded Blanket Strip features a colorful floral design made in the 1970s – 1980s. The crafter beaded this strip with Seed Beads in Transparent Royal Blue, Light Blue, Green, Dark Red, White and Greasy Yellow. This piece is unique as it is not made with rosettes. The strip measures approx. 51″ long and 4.5″ wide. One of a Kind!

The Native Americans of the Central Plains created Beaded Blanket Strips in the mid 19th century. Blanket Strips originated as a means to cover the seam when two Braintanned Buffalo Hides were sewn together to create one large robe. Eventually, Native American crafters began to use wool Trade Blankets for robes. They added their beaded strips to them in a purely decorative manner.

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Blanket Strip Beaded Sioux Style

Sioux Style Beaded Blanket Strip with Ribbons

This Sioux Style Beaded Blanket Strip features a colorful geometric design. You will see a metal spot along with red and green ribbon tassels hanging from the center of each rosette. The crafter beaded the leather, backed with masking tape with Seed Beads in White, Light Blue, Royal Blue, Brown, Transparent Green and Mustard Yellow. The strip measures approx. 50″ long and 3.5″ wide. The rosettes are 4.5″ in diameter. One of a Kind!

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World Best Fancy Dance Songs Vol #2

Music CD World Best Fancy Dance Songs Vol #2

World’s Best Fancy Dance Songs Vol. 2 features a selection of women’s Native American Fancy Dance songs.

Put on your Fancy Shawls! You’ll be ready to dance after listening to this CD!

Song List:

Woman’s Fancy – Blacklodge Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Little Island Cree Singers
Fancy Dance – Grey Buffalo Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Ya-iyo-waza Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Smokey Valley Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Echo Sky Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Circle Strong Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Northern Wind Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Red Scaffold Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Four Little Feather Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Northern Wind Singers
Fancy Shawl – Red Hawk Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Brown Eagle Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Eagle Claw Singers
Woman’s Fancy – Whitefish Bay Singers
Ladies Fancy – Seekaskootch Singers

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Dance Stick Large

Large Fully Beaded Dance Stick

Use this 24 inch long Beaded Dance Stick Large at your next Powwow or display it in your home! The crafter used Peyote Stitch to decorate it with White, Transparent Red, Transparent Green, Cobalt Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green, Royal blue and Light Blue Seed Beads around the handle. At one end, the crafter attached a piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing for a handle strap. This piece measures 24 inches long overall. You will see a repaired area in the beadwork at the top.

Native American dancers use individually crafted and decorated sticks to enhance the energy of their dance. They design them according to the type and purpose of their dance. Collectors often display pieces like this in their homes. This item came from a collection. It is ready to use or display! One of a Kind!

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Wooden Ball Club Blanks

Ball Club Blanks – Wooden

The Wandering Bull offers three styles of Maple Ball Club Blanks. Each blank consists of a single piece of wood.

Finish and decorate your own Ball Club. Sand it, and add paint or stain, Brass Tacks, or Deerskin Leather embellishments.

We now offer a William Bradford style Club blank. The crafter patterned this style after a club collected by Major William Bradford during King Philip’s War in the 17th century.

Choose from 3 styles:

15″ Curved handle (pictured on right)
18″ Straight handle( pictured on left)
18″ Curved William Bradford Style (pictured in center)

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Posted on April 15, 2016February 15, 2022 by Colleen

Native American Dance Shawls

Native American Dance Shawls are a regalia item you will always see at Powwows. Whether simple or fancy, most women wear them or carry them on their arms. Many Powwow circles do not allow women into the circle if they are not wearing or carrying a shawl.

Dance Shawls are not a pre-contact clothing item. They were likely adapted from women’s blankets. They are made of fabric with fringe or ribbons decorating the edges. Fancy Shawls feature beadwork or fabric or ribbon applique along with colorful fringe.

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Saddle Blanket Half Size

This antique half size Saddle Blanket will make a serviceable rug for your home. You might also hang it on the wall, or use it as a furniture cover for an ottoman or a large chair. It features a checked design in two of the corners. The weave remains intact and the corner ties are still attached.

This Saddle Blanket measures nearly square at approx. 27″ x 26″. The rug weaver used taupe, black, red, and a heathered gray/brown colors to weave it. You will see places where the red dye has bled into the other colors.

A previous owner used this Saddle Blanket as a rug. It remains in very good condition. We think it comes from the 1940s.

One of a Kind!

Pow-Wow Dancers and Craftworkers Handbook

By Adolf Hungry Wolf. Softcover. 144 pgs.

This profusely illustrated book includes historical descriptions of Native dances, regalia and dancers and instructions for making many Native American Regalia items from clothing to roaches to bustles to drums.

Instructional drawings, black & white and color photographs.

Pow-Wow Dancers and Craftworkers Handbook is a treasure to look at and a nice reference for those making Native American Regalia items.

ISBN 1570671907

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Penobscot Dance of Resistance

Tradition in the History of a People. By Pauleena MacDougall. 264 pgs. Softcover.

Historians predicted the demise of the Penobscot Indians early in the nineteenth century, but the tribe is thriving at the opening of the twenty-first century. Although by the early 1800s the Penobscots had been rendered all but invisible to the dominant culture, by selectively adapting to changing circumstances, they have won back land and visibility.

The vital importance of employing elements of cultural resistance as a survival mechanism has, until now, been underestimated. A decade of political activism culminated in the precedent-setting 1980 Maine Indian Land Claims settlement. Today the Penobscots run small industries, manage their natural resources, and provide health services, K-through-8 education, and social services to the poor and elderly of their community.

MacDougall demonstrates that Penobscot legend, linguistics, dance, and oral tradition became -foundations of resistance- against assimilation into the dominant culture. She thoughtfully and accessibly reconstructs from published, archival, and oral sources the tribes metaphorical and triumphant Dance of Resistance — founded on spiritual power, reverence for homeland, and commitment to self-determination — from colonial times to the present. In a larger context, Dance of Resistances examination of the history of one Indian nation illustrates the complex interaction of cultural systems in America.

ISBN 9781584653813

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World Best Chicken Dance Songs

Music CD World Best Chicken Dance Songs

World’s Best Chicken Dance Songs features the Nakoda Lodge Singers. The Native American Chicken Dance is an older dance that has made a come-back! Listen to the great music!

Song List:

West Bound
Zilden
Wapameo
Knights Victory
The Gauntlet
Ritualistic Concerto
Medicines & Holy Man
Broken Wing
High Wire
Dragon Talons
Forests Of Fantasy
Past Reminiscence

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Posted on April 26, 2023June 20, 2023 by Colleen

The Gourd Dance

The Legend and the History – The Dance and the Regalia

This article about the Native American Gourd Dance was written by Paul R. Burke in 1989. We are presenting it here in its original format with his permission. Paul discusses the history of the Dance and relates several legends related to its origins. He further discusses how the dance has been done in more recent times and describes known variations of it. Though its origins are unclear, the dance may have originated with the Southern Plains Tribes like the Kiowa, Comanche and Cheyenne.

Get Ready to do The Gourd Dance

Accessories that are used for this dance include a wearable Blanket, Rattles (often made with real gourds) and and Bandoliers. You will find Wool Fabric and Trade Silver Brooches at WanderingBull.com that you can use to make your own Blanket. Check our Accessories section for one of a kind Bandoliers.

View our selection of Rattles. You may also like our article Gourd Dance Blankets

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Wooden Gunstocks Club Blanks

Wooden Gunstocks Club Blanks are made from maple and ready for your decorations. Add your choice of paint, tacks, or leather embellishments.

Native Americans often fashioned wooden clubs that resembled the stock end of a musket. Sometimes they added blades made of flint or metal to increase their lethality. They also embellished them with Brass Tacks, paint and etched or carved designs.

These Wooden Gunstock blanks measure 20″ long and 6″ wide at the butt end and 3/4 inches wide.

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Pendleton Chief Joseph Muchacho Blanket

A Muchacho is a Crib sized blanket. This classic design celebrates the Nez Perce leader Chief Joseph.

Napped, bound with felt
32″ x 44″
82% pure virgin wool, 18% cotton

Choose from six colors!

Ivory
Pink
Aqua
Blue
Indigo
Purple

A cozy gift for the new baby! Dry clean only, Made in USA.

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World Best Grass Dance Songs

Music CD World Best Grass Dance Songs

The World’s Best Grass Dance Songs, Volume One features Native American Grass Dance Songs from 12 notable Drums including, Northern Wind, Whitefish Bay, Smokeytown and more!

Drum List:

Blacklodge
Grey Buffalo
Little Island Cree
Northern Wind
White Eagle
Seekascootch
Whitefish Bay
Smokeytown
Whirlwind
Red Hawk
Eagles Singing
Wisconsin Dells

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Painting Kachina Basket Dancer

Victor Trujillo Kachina Painting

This framed painting of a Kachina Basket Dancer was painted by Victor Trujillo. Victor is also known as Tehn Tsa which means ‘White Aspen’. He lived in the Taos/San Juan Pueblos and created many paintings during the 1970s and 1980s. He went on to carve Kachinas.

This painting is called Kachina Basket Dancer. Tehn Tsa painted it in 1982. It comes matted in a frame under glass with information written on the back. The frame measures 15.5″ x 12.5″. The art measures 9.5″ x 7.25″.

The Wandering Bull, LLC has had this painting since the 1980s. It has been displayed for most of that time. The frame shows a little wear, but the art is intact.

One of a Kind!

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Jingle Dancer

By Cynthia Leitich Smith. Hardcover. 28 pgs.

Jingle Dancer tells the story of a young Native American girl of Creek and Ojibway ancestry. She wants very much to dance at the next powwow. Her dilemma is that she doesn’t have Jingles for her dress!

Read the story to find out how Jenna’s family and community help her get Jingles for her dress. You will also enjoy the Author’s Note which discusses contemporary Jingle Dresses and the rituals that surround this Native American dance.

Full color illustrations.

ISBN 9780688162412

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Barrette Blank

We offer nickel Barrette Blanks that you can use to create hair Barrettes. You can add Beaded Strips, Beaded Rosettes, ribbons or what have you to make your own barrettes!

Choose from 5 styles:

1.5″ long x 0.25″ wide (1.25″ clip) 12+ Only $0.25 each (SOLD OUT 9-23)
2.75″ long x 5/16″ wide (2.25″ clip) 12+ Only $0.60 each
3″ long x 3/8″ wide (2.5″ clip) 12+ Only $0.83 each
4″ long x 3/8″ wide (3″ clip) 12+ Only $1.20 each
4″ long x 1.5″ wide (2.5″ clip) (Limited Quantities) 12+ Only $3.96 each (SOLD OUT)

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Beaded Tubes for Straight Dance Blue – 30% OFF!

Beaded Tubes for Straight Dance Blue

Create your own Straight Dance Shoulder pins with these Brick Stitch tubes! The crafter started them with small plastic tubes. Then, he covered them with dazzling Brick Stitch designs! On a background of White, he used Seed Beads in Clear Red, Orange, Yellow, Clear Green, Black, and Periwinkle.

Each Tube measures 1 3/8″ long x 5/8″ in diameter. The center hole is lined with metal and measures 3/8″ in diameter.

These Tubes came from a collection, but they are new and in perfect condition.

We are selling these as a pair. One of a Kind!

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Garters and Drops for Straight Dance

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Southern Straight Dance Garters and Drops

This set of Garters and Drops for Southern Straight Dance are finger woven with green and tan yarn. The crafter added edge beadwork with white beads along all four pieces as well as twisted fringe to the ends. The side drops have a loop at the top measuring approx. 3.5 inches. They measure 2 inches wide and 20 inches long not including the 6 inches of fringe. The garters have a loop at the top measuring approx. 3 inches. They measure 1.5 inches wide and 10 inches long plus 4 inches of fringe. One of a kind!

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Posted on August 31, 2016June 9, 2023 by Colleen

Chicken Dance Bell Instructions

It’s Easy to Make your own Chicken Dance Bells!

Use the Chicken Dance Bell Kit Instructions by The Wandering Bull Native American Trading Post to made your own Chicken Dance Bells. Chicken Dance Bells are long enough to extend from the waist to the ankle. They are tied in three places, at the ankle, just above the knee and to a belt at the waist. The Wandering Bull Trading Post has everything you need to make your own Chicken Dance Bells. Use the suggested supplies here, or customize your Chicken Dance Bells with your preferred supplies. Continue reading Chicken Dance Bell Instructions

Posted on June 3, 2022July 24, 2023 by Erin Hout

Make Your Own Dance Shawl

Most women wear Dance Shawls into the Powwow Circle. Dance Shawls can be simple fabric blanks with chainette or ribbon fringe. Some women create elaborately decorated shawls for Fancy Dancing. They embellish their shawls with ribbonwork, embroidery or beadwork. Make your own simple shawl and add the embellishments you want!

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Posted on July 18, 2023July 25, 2023 by Erin Hout

Making Hoops For The Hoop Dance

Learn to make inexpensive hoops that stand out

This article was originally published in Spring of 1988 in Whispering Wind Magazine by Art Tate.

The hoop dance is one of those special dances which enlivens any program or powwow. I have also found that it is a superb way to teach advanced Indian dancing to young people. Finding hoops can sometimes be a problem; and buying them can be expensive if you can find a source. This article will explain a simple, inexpensive and effective way to make hoops. And, of all the various hoops I have found, these are the most satisfactory for dancing.

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DIIC Potluck and Dance Social

Dighton Inter tribal Indian Council Potluck and Dance Social

The Dighton Intertribal Indian Council has relocated and the 2nd council meeting will be Thursday evening October 20th starting with the Elders meeting @ 6:00pm & the council members meeting @ 7pm .The Council will meet at the Carpenters Museum on 4 Locust Ave. Rehoboth Ma. We are always looking for new members so if anyone would like to join us during the members meeting applications will be available. We will always meet @ this location on the 3rd Thursday of each month

Aquidneck Indian Council Fall Pot-luck Dance Social

The Aquidneck Indian Council

Invites you to attend

our Fall Potluck – Lunch, Dance & Social Gathering

Sat Nov 11^th 1:00 – 5:00

@ Tiverton Rod & Gun Club, 1529 Fish Rd, Tiverton, RI

For more info contact us at 401-683-4589

Aquidneck_Indian@verizon.net www.aquidneckindiancouncil.org

Raffles, Dancing and afternoon fun.

Open to the public – all are welcome.

Please bring something to share.

Drumming by: the Soaring Eagle Singers
(Coffee, water & soda will be provided by the Council)

All Native entertainers welcome.

**This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Event**

Directions to: Tiverton Rod & Gun Club

From Fall River, Providence, and points north, take Route 195 east to Route 24S. Follow 24S to Fish Rd exit in Tiverton. Take left off the ramp and follow Fish Rd approx. 2 miles past the Tiverton Police station. Tiverton Rod & Gun Club is on your right. If you see Bulgarmarsh RD, you passed it.

From southern RI, take the Jamestown and Newport bridges and continue through Middletown & Portsmouth on Route 114 (West Main Road) to Route 24N. Once across the Sakonnet River Bridge, take Fish Rd exit. Bear to right at Police station and follow approx. 2 miles.

Aquidneck Indian Council Fall Pot-luck Dance Social

The Aquidneck Indian Council

Invites you to attend

our Fall Potluck – Lunch, Dance & Social Gathering

December 9th 12:00 – 5:00

@ Tiverton Rod & Gun Club, 1529 Fish Rd, Tiverton, RI

For more info contact us at 401-683-4589

Aquidneck_Indian@verizon.net www.aquidneckindiancouncil.org

Raffles, Dancing and afternoon fun.

Open to the public – all are welcome.

Please bring something to share.

Drumming by: the Soaring Eagle Singers
(Coffee, water & soda will be provided by the Council)

All Native entertainers welcome.

**This is an Alcohol & Drug Free Event**

Directions to: Tiverton Rod & Gun Club

Aquidneck Indian Council Fall Pot-luck Dance Social

Location: Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way Tiverton RI,

Time: 12:00 -5:00 pm

Details: Raffles, Dancing and afternoon fun. Open to the public – all are welcome. Please bring something to share.
(Coffee, water & soda will be provided by the Council)
Drumming by: the Soaring Eagle Singers

The Aquidneck Island Intertribal Indian Council is a non-profit volunteer organization for the preservation of mixed Native
American Tribal Heritages and Ancestral ways and makes no claims as to be an authority nor expert on any specific Tribe or Nation.

Contact: 683-4589 aquidneck_indian@verizon.net

Aquidneck Indian Council Winter Pot-luck Dance Social

Aquidneck Indian Council Winter Pot-luck Dance Socia

Location: Sandywoods Center for the Arts, 43 Muse Way Tiverton RI,

Time: 12:00 -5:00 pm

Contact: 683-4589 aquidneck_indian@verizon.net

Aquidneck Indian Council Winter Pot-luck Dance Social

Aquidneck Indian Council Winter Pot-luck Dance Social

Location: Sandywood Farm 43 Muse Way Tiverton RI

Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Details: The Aquidneck Indian Council Invites you to attend our Winter Potluck – Lunch, Dance & Social Gathering

There will be Raffles and Dancing plus afternoon fun.

Open to the public – all are welcome.

Please bring something to share.

Drumming by: the Soaring Eagle Singers
(Coffee, water & soda will be provided by the Council)

Contact: For more info contact us at 401-683-4589

Aquidneck_Indian@verizon.net www.aquidneckindiancouncil.org

Aquidneck Indian Council Winter Pot-luck Dance Social

Aquidneck Indian Council Winter Pot-luck Dance Social

Location: Sandywood Farm 43 Muse Way Tiverton RI

Time: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Details: The Aquidneck Indian Council Invites you to attend our Winter Potluck – Lunch, Dance & Social Gathering

There will be Raffles and Dancing plus afternoon fun.

Open to the public – all are welcome.

Please bring something to share.

Drumming by: the Soaring Eagle Singers
(Coffee, water & soda will be provided by the Council)

Contact: For more info contact us at 401-683-4589

Aquidneck_Indian@verizon.net www.aquidneckindiancouncil.org

Calico Dancers Good Time Pow Wow

Calico Dancers Good Time Pow Wow

Location: Harry J. Betar Jr. Recreational Park 19 Jan Avenue Moreau NY

Time: Gates open at 10:00 both days

Details:

It is a free, it will be three days of events , it will have dancing, traders and demonstrations at different times during the three days

Contact: Event Page

Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance

Schemitzun: Feast of Green Corn and Dance

Location: Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds 2 Matts Path Mashantucket CT 06338

Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both days

Details: All are welcome to join the family-friendly celebration as we usher in the 2019 harvest season. We give thanks and honor to the Creator for our rich heritage and our ancestors, warriors, veterans, and Elders.

Located at the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds in the heart of one of America’s oldest Indian reservations. Schemitzun features traditional and contemporary tribal dance exhibitions, drum and live music. And there will be plenty of authentic Native American craft vendors. Visit the 17th century Eastern Woodland Village. Where you will see fascinating demonstrations of traditional Pequot cultural practices—including traditional demonstrators.

Authentic Native American cuisine prepared by celebrated New England Native chefs is sure to satisfy every appetite. Sample hearty chowders, local fish, wild game and seasonal fruit beverages prepared the old ways. There will also be contemporary fare such as Indian tacos, burgers, fry bread, unique desserts and more.

860-396-6269

Stomp Dance Social

Location: Greenfield Community College, Cohn dining Room, 1 College Drive, Greenfield MA

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Details: Traditional Native American Stomp Dance Social, Full Snow Moon Gathering

Native American Social Dance, All are welcome. A rare opportunity to learn and participate in some Northeastern Woodlands Native social dances, led by Annawon Weeden, Mashpee Wampanoag, Congressional award honoree as culture-bearer for the Northeast and James Moreis, Aquinnah Wampanoag, father and culture bearer.

Opening words by Chief Roger Longtoe, Elnu Abenaki. All ages, fun and easy to learn. Bring rattles and shake out the cabin fever! Free, donations welcome. Snow date February 2nd.

Contact: nolumbekaproject@gmail.com 413-773-9818 www.nolumbekaproject.org

48th Annual Dance for Mother Earth Powwow

Location: Skyline High School 2552 N Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Time: 10:30 am

Details: Native American students and faculty at the University of Michigan have been bringing the annual powwow to the Ann Arbor area since 1972. hosted by the University of Michigan Native American Student Association (NASA) with assistance by the Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI) and the EMU Native American Student Organization (NASO).

Head Veteran: Chris Franklin
MC: Jason Whitehouse
Arena Director: Jaime Oxendine
Drum Judge: Brian Moore
Men’s Dance Judge: Paul Syrette
Women’s Dance Judge: Judy Robinson

Host Drum: Snake Island
Co-host Drum: Painted Rock
Invited Drums: Second Island, Woodland Stream, Wind Eagle

Women’s Head Dancers: Lisa Hill, Jackie Klein, Natalie Webster
Men’s Head Dancers: Marcus Winchester, Adrian Klein, Bernard Webster

Contact: danceformohterearth@gmail.com or visit our website.https://powwow.umich.edu/event-information/

Full Snow Moon Gathering and Eastern Woodlands Social Dance

Full Snow Moon Gathering and Eastern Woodlands Social Dance

snow date 2/5, 1-4 p.m.

Location : Greenfield Community College, Dining Commons, 1 College Drive, Greenfield, MA.

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Details: The Nolumbeka Project presents the Full Snow Moon Gathering and Eastern Woodlands Social Dance. All are welcome. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn and participate in traditional Eastern Woodlands Native social dances, led by Nipmuc Tribe members Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines, Jr., also his nephews Daishuan Reddeer Garate and Miguel Wandering Turtle Garate.

Our Honored Guests Liz Coldwind Santana Kiser, Elder, Council Woman and Tribal Historical Preservation Officer for the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians. Plus Roger Longtoe Sheehan, Sagamo (Chief) of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe.

Come dance, the single file call and response dances will be taught and are fun and easy to learn. Bring rattles and shake out the cabin fever! Social dances are done for fun, for socializing, and to express the joy of having been given the gift of life. It is made up of easy to learn steps, done by people of all genders and ages to create a sense of friendship and community.

Free. Refreshments available. Donations appreciated, www.nolumbekaproject.org

Learn to Make Ankle Dance Bells

Make your own Dance Bells

Chris from The Wandering Bull, LLC shows you how to make a set of Ankle Dance Bells. These Bells are perfect for traditional and straight dancers at powwows. He will use strap leather, deerskin lace and colorful sheep bells. Learn to make ankle dance bells! we also offer kits that come with all the materials as well as ready to wear finished pairs. Wear them with curly sheep anklets

Find everything you need for your craft at The Wandering Bull, LLC. We are suppliers of Native American craft supplies, antique and vintage Native art, historical and cultural books, clothing and more!

Shop Now and Receive 10% off your order with code POWWOW10 at checkout!

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Roach Spreaders

Roach Spreaders are required to spread the front hair of your roach. We offer handmade first quality metal Spreaders in a variety of styles. Our Roach Spreaders are hand crafted in the United States!

Plain Single Socket
Stamped Single Socket
Plain Double Socket
Stamped Double Socket
Plain Rocker
Stamped Rocker
Plain Grass Dancer
Stamped Grass Dancer
Stamped Chicken Dancer

Fancy Dancers and Grass Dancers use Rocker Roach Spreaders. The Grass Dancers can use the Grass Dancer Roach Spreader style. The Chicken Dancer Roach Spreader style is for Chicken Dancers.

Straight Dancers use a Single Socket Roach Spreader. Both Traditional and Modern Dancers wear the Double Socket Roach Spreader.

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Read about the History of Roach Spreaders!

Tapestry Needle

Tapestry Needle for Dance Shawl Fringe

Blunt Tapestry Needles with a large eye are just what you need to attach Chainette Shawl Fringe to your Dance Shawl Blank! Easily thread this #16 Tapestry Needle and draw the Fringe through the edges of your Shawl. When you purchase Dance Shawl Blanks from The Wandering Bull, LLC, we will include a copy of our Dance Shawl Instructions.

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Shawl Fringe

Chainette Style Dance Shawl Fringe

Our Dance Shawl Fringe is perfect for fringing your own shawls. We sell acetate Chainette Fringe that comes on 3/4 lb to 1 lb. spools. (Each spool holds 800-1000 yards). You will be able to finish a standard size woman’s shawl (approx. 60″ x 63″) with one spool. Our seamstress uses 14″ of it doubled over and spaced one finger width apart on the Fabric Shawl Blank.

If you have tried some of our competitor’s fringe, you may find that it unties and kinks because it is too stretchy. You will agree our shawl fringe is easy to work with. Remember, we actually USE our fringe! Please note that dye lot colors will vary. MADE IN THE USA.

Note: Colors are non-fast and are not intended for children’s apparel.

When you purchase Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks we will include our Dance Shawl Instructions. Shop for Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks! Need a Needle to attach your Fringe? Try our Tapestry Needle!

Shawl Fringe 1/2 Pound Spools

Try our chainette Shawl Fringe in new colors on 1/2 pound spools! You will find these smaller spools perfect when you want to use more than one color of Fringe on your Dance Shawl! Plan to get 2 spools to complete a standard size Dance Shawl. Our seamstress uses 14″ of fringe doubled over and spaced one finger width apart on the Fabric Shawl Blank.

Click here to shop for our standard Shawl Fringe on 1 pound spools. When you purchase Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks we will include our Dance Shawl Instructions. Shop for Dance Shawl Fabric Blanks! Need a Needle to attach your Fringe? Try our Tapestry Needle!

There are colors that you won’t find in our standard Shawl Fringe at less than half the price! We have LIMITED QUANTITIES of these 1/2 pound spools so don’t wait to try them!

Rattle Gourd with Carved Handle

16″ Hand Carved Gourd Rattle With Horse Hair

This Gourd Rattle with Carved Handle features beautiful Peyote Stitch decoration at the top of the rattle. The crafter made it using a small Bell Gourd. He or she hand carved a wood dowel for the handle. The beaded geometric designs are made with Seed Beads in White, Royal Blue, Turquoise, Orange, Red, Yellow and Black. 3″ of White Horsehair extends from the top section of beaded decoration.

The rattle measures 16″ long and the little gourd measures 3″ in diameter and about 3″ long. The Peyote Stitch Beadwork sections measure 1″ long. One of a Kind!

The dance for which this Rattle was made is called the Gourd Dance. The gourd dance is a Kiowa dance ceremony. The dance honors all warriors and veterans. Learn about the Gourd Dance!

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Read the Denver Art Museum Leaflet Indian Musical and Noise-Making Instruments.

Curly Sheep Anklet Pairs – DYED

Dance Goats Curly Sheep Anklet Pairs

Curly Sheep Anklet Pairs are pre-cut pieces of natural Sheep Fur for you to finish into anklets. Use our Angora Sheep Anklet Pairs as ‘dance goats’ to add flair to your regalia! Sheep Anklet Pairs are perfect for Chicken Dancers, Grass Dancers, and Traditional Dancers! Be the coolest man on the floor at your next Native American Powwow!

Each Sheep Anklet Pair piece measures 12″ x 3″. We sell Curly Sheep Anklets in pairs.

Choose from six colors:

Black
White
Red
Yellow
Blue
Orange

Check out our Sheep Dance Bells, too!

Navajo Songs from Canyon de Chelly

Music CD Navajo Songs from Canyon de Chelly

Navajo Songs from Canyon de Chelly features songs from the Four Corner region of the United States. These Navajo songs were recorded in 1975. These Navajo songs reinforce ancient beliefs and serve as entertainment.

Song List:

1. Riding Song
2. Spinning Songs
3. Two Step
4. Skip Dance
5. Corn Grinding Songs
6. Potato Song, Moccasin Song
7. Gift Songs.
8. Gift Songs
9. Bluebird Song
10. Slow Round Dance, Fast Round Dance
11. Fast Round Dance
12. Shoe Game Songs
13. Badger Song

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World Best Jingle Dress Songs

Music CD World Best Jingle Dress Songs

World Best Jingle Dress Songs features 12 Native American Jingle Dress Dance tracks. The Jingle Dress Dance dates back to the 1920s when it became an important part of the powwow. It has enjoyed a strong revival!

As part of a contest, the Jingle Dancer is judged on both her dress and the competence of her traditional footwork.

Drum List:

Whitefish Bay
Blacklodge
Eastern Eagle
Whitefish Jr.
Sioux Assiniboine
Hope Lake
Northern Wind
Little Otter
Eagle Tail
Pigeon Lake
Chi-Geezis
White Eagle

Dexter Bells

Traditional Dancers and Chicken Dancers will like using these Dexter Bells as an alternative to Sheep Bells with their dance clothes. These Bells make a very unique sound that is different from the sound of Sheep Bells. Everyone will know you are coming!

This style of Bell originated in the mid – 1800s. There are photos of old time Native American dancers wearing this type of bell during the early 20th century.

Dexter Bells measure 2.25″ in diameter. These Bells are Brass plated and come with a loop at the top.

These cost $10.50 each. You will want 8 Bells to make a set. Get them for $9.45 each when you buy 8 or more.

Made in USA.

We also offer Sheep Bells!

change qty pricing $9.45

Pendleton Prairie Rush Hour Muchacho

A Muchacho is a Crib sized blanket. A herd of bison roams across this genuine Pendleton blanket in shades of tan, mahogany and blue.

Napped
Bound with Felt
32″ x 44″
82% virgin wool, 18% cotton

A cozy gift for the new baby!

Dry clean only, Made in USA.

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Katsina Corn

Spotted Corn Dancer Kachina

This Corn Dancer Katsina features round spots all over his body. The artist carved it from wood. The Corn Katsina is a lively dancer. He wears pink spotted outfit, an elaborately painted breechclout and boot style moccasins. His mask includes a yarn fluff mouth, protruding ears and feathers on his head. Painted corn ears decorate the back of his head. His hands are empty. You will see D-23 written on the bottom of one of his feet.

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 8″ high. This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of wear. The paint on the front of the figure has faded somewhat, but remains bright on the back. One of a Kind!

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Read the Denver Art Museum Leaflet Kachinas and Kachina Dolls

Sheep Bells

Fancy Dancers often wear Sheep Bells with their dance clothes. These bells make a nice big clanging sound so everyone knows you are coming! Available in Copper, Nickel-plated finish, Red, Yellow and Blue!

Sheep Bells measure 1 7/8″.

Discounted when you purchase 12 bells of one color.

The Wandering Bull Trading Post can also make them into ready to wear Bell Sets for you! Ready to Wear Dance Bells.

Made in USA.

FIX QTY DISCOUNT $4.50

Sleigh Bells

You will find Nickel-plated Sleigh Bells great for Straight Dance and traditional dance clothes. Young Fancy Dancers will like them, too, if they find Sheep Bells too heavy.

These Bells come with a stamped loop on back for stringing.

We sell them in packages of 12 or 100.

Made in the USA.

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Icelandic Sheep Hides and Anklets

Beautiful, silky Icelandic Sheep Hides and Anklets come from the white hair of Icelandic Sheep. The Wandering Bull Native American Trading Post offers Icelandic Sheep Hides in three sizes.

Native American Fancy Dancers and Northern Traditional Dancers use Angora Sheep Anklets for ‘dance goats’. We sell them pre-cut in 3″ x 12″ strips, ready to use.

Native American Drum Singers often use Icelandic Sheep Hide in 6″ x 3″ strips to cover their drum beaters.

Try the whole Icelandic Sheep Hides Hides to custom cut your own Regalia items. These hides provide approximately 7 sq. ft. of usable material.

Choose from:

Whole Hides (approx 7 sq. ft)
Anklet Pairs (3″ x 12″)
Drum Beater Strips (3″ x 6″)

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Leather Breastplate Strips

Tan Strap Leather Breastplate Strips

We cut our own Leather Breastplate Strips from cowhide. They measure about 3/8″ wide. We sell them as unpunched blanks or pre-punched strips.

Choose from 4 options:

36 holes (18″ long)
50 holes (25″ long)
24″ Long unpunched
48″ Long unpunched

We do sell these individually, so order the number you need for your project. Use Breastplate Strips to make your own Plains Style Breastplate with Bone Hairpipe. If you prefer a unique look, try our unpunched Breastplate Strip Blanks to make custom holes.

You can also try our Plains Style Breastplate Kit. Or read our free Plains Style Breastplate Instructions.

Breastplate Strips White Leather

White Strap Leather Breastplate Strips

We offer our own Cowhide Breastplate Strips in White Leather. One side is bright White, the back is matte gray. The edges appear gray/tan.

These Breastplate strips measure about 3/8″ wide. We sell them as unpunched blanks or pre-punched strips.

Choose from 4 options:

36 holes (18″ long)
50 holes (25″ long)
24″ Long unpunched
48″ Long unpunched

We also offer Tan Leather Breastplate Strips.

You can also try our Plains Style Breastplate Kit. Or read our free Plains Style Breastplate Instructions.

Breastplate Strips Black Leather

Black Strap Leather Breastplate Strips

We offer our own Cowhide Breastplate Strips in Black Leather.

These Breastplate strips measure about 3/8″ wide. We sell them as unpunched blanks or pre-punched strips.

Choose from 4 options:

36 holes (18″ long)
50 holes (25″ long)
24″ Long unpunched
48″ Long unpunched

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You can also try our Plains Style Breastplate Kit. Or read our free Plains Style Breastplate Instructions.

Breastplate Strips Saddle Leather

Saddle Strap Leather Breastplate Strips

We offer our own Cowhide Breastplate Strips in Saddle Brown Leather.

These Breastplate strips measure about 3/8″ wide. We sell them as unpunched blanks or pre-punched strips.

Choose from 4 options:

36 holes (18″ long)
50 holes (25″ long)
24″ Long unpunched
48″ Long unpunched

We do sell these individually, so order the number you need for your project. Use Breastplate Strips to make your own Plains Style Breastplate with Bone Hairpipe. You can also use them to make other Breastplate styles. If you prefer a unique look, try our unpunched Breastplate Strip Blanks to make your own custom holes.

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You can also try our Plains Style Breastplate Kit. Or read our free online article Plains Style Breastplate Instructions.

Leather Choker Spacers

Strap Leather Choker Spacers

We are your source for pre-punched Choker Spacers! We make them with top quality Tan Strap Leather that we cut ourselves.You can purchase them in the following sizes:

2 Hole
3 Hole
4 Hole
5 Hole
6 Hole

Each size comes in packages of 10, 50 or 100 Choker Spacers. Use them to make your own Chokers with as many rows as you like. You will find them easy t use with pre-punched holes.

Want to punch your own holes? Try our Unpunched Choker Spacer Blanks for custom hole placement. Each Blank measures 1.5″ long.

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Pendleton Big Medicine Robe

This genuine Pendleton Big Medicine Robe features the rare White Bison representing the seven directions (North, South, East, West, Above, Below and Within). Prayer Pipes represent mankind’s communication with The Great Spirit.

Blanket measures 64″ x 80″
Napped and felt bound
Wool/ cotton

Dry clean only, Made in USA.

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Pendleton Creation Turtle Robe

This genuine Pendleton design features the Creation Turtle. This design represents the Iroquois legend that the world was created on the shell of the Great Turtle. The Turtle was the only one with enough strength who could support the earth on its back.

Napped
Bound with Felt
Blanket measures 64″ x 80″
82% wool, 18% cotton

Dry clean only, Made in USA.

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Choker Spacers White Leather

We are your source for pre-punched Leather Choker Spacers! We offer White Leather Choker Spacers made with top quality White Strap Leather that we cut ourselves. One side is White and the other a matte Gray. The sides appear tan/gray.

You can purchase them in the following sizes:

2 Hole
3 Hole
4 Hole
5 Hole
6 Hole

Each size comes in packages of 10, 50 or 100 Choker Spacers.

Want to punch your own holes? Try our Unpunched Choker Spacer Blanks for custom hole placement. Each Blank measures 1.5″ long.

We also offer Tan Strap Leather Choker Spacers.

Choker Spacers Black Leather

Black Strap Leather Choker Spacers

We are your source for pre-punched Leather Choker Spacers! We offer Black Leather Choker Spacers made with top quality Black Strap Leather that we cut ourselves.

You can purchase them in the following sizes:

2 Hole
3 Hole
4 Hole
5 Hole
6 Hole

Each size comes in packages of 10, 50 or 100 Choker Spacers.

Want to punch your own holes? Try our Unpunched Choker Spacer Blanks for custom hole placement. Each Blank measures 1.5″ long.

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Choker Spacers Saddle Leather

Saddle Strap Leather Choker Spacers

We are your source for pre-punched Leather Choker Spacers! We offer Saddle Leather Choker Spacers made with top quality Strap Leather that we cut ourselves.

You can purchase them in the following sizes:

2 Hole
3 Hole
4 Hole
5 Hole
6 Hole

Each size comes in packages of 10, 50 or 100 Choker Spacers.

Want to punch your own holes? Try our Unpunched Choker Spacer Blanks for custom hole placement. Each Blank measures 1.5″ long.

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Breech Cloth Beaded Red

Beaded Red Wool Breech Cloth

Add this Breech Cloth Beaded Red to your dance clothes! The crafter used Red Wool with Black Bias Tape Trim. He created a beaded design using (mostly) White Seed Beads. Double Curve designs appear above a series of arrow designs. The crafter accented the Double Curve designs with a real Quahog Wampum Disc at the top. Nine real Quahog Wampum Beads accent the row below. Bright red fabric lines the back side. This Breech Cloth measures 62 inches long and 11 inches wide. We got it from a collection. It is in like new condition. One of a Kind!

Breech Cloths (also known as Breech Clouts) are lengths of fabric or leather. Native American men traditionally wear breech cloths (or breech clouts) alone or with Leggins. A Breech Cloth goes between the legs. The front and back are draped over a belt or Leather Lacing tie. They provide protection for sensitive areas of the body while allowing for freedom of movement, especially important for activities like hunting, gathering, and dancing. 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.

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Traditionally Yours – CD Michael R Denny Mi’kmaq Drums/Young & Old

Music CD Split Ash Rattle Social Dance Songs

Traditionally Yours – CD Michael R Denny Mi’kmaq Drums/Young & Old

Traditionally Yours by Stoney Bear’s Michael R Denny features historical Ko’Jua social dance songs. He plays these songs with a split Ash Rattle. He has also composed some new contemporary Powwow Songs.

Song list:

Bring Your Younger Sister – JUKWA’LUK KWE’JI’JUWOW
Water – KO’JUA SAMQWAN
Brook – KO’JUA SIPU’JI’J
Little White Footed Dog – WAPIKATJI’J
In the Mountains – KO’JUA KMTNIKTUK
In the Forest – KO’JUA NIPUKTUK
Go After Them, Stand Your Ground – AJINE’ WAR SONG
Stars – KO’JUA KLOQWEJK
Welcoming Song – I’KO’
Eskasoni – KO’JUA WE’KWISTOQNIK
Treaty Song “Feast Song”
Mi’Kmaq Crow Hop
Sacred Ground
Victory Song Ajine
Children’s Song

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Deer Toe Leg Rattles

We make our Classic Deer Toe Leg Rattles with real Deer Toes. We attach them to Top Grain Deerskin Leather and accent them with Glass Crow Beads. You will find these Deer Toe Leg Rattles perfect for Traditional Dancers. They tie them to their legs just below the knee.

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