The Carved Wampum Cross measures 1.25″ long with an attached ring. You will find it perfect for making Necklaces! Save when you buy 10 or more!
We proudly offer real Quahog Wampum Shell findings for your most traditional jewelry and regalia. Natural quahog shell beads and pendants will vary in color striations. Each bead is a miniature work of art! These exceptional pieces will please the most particular craftspeople. We sell these individually.
Wampum beads include the white shell beadsfashioned from the North Atlantic channeled whelk shell, a sea snail with a spiral shape; and the white and purple beadsmade from the quahog, or Western North Atlantic hard-shelled clam. You can find Quahogs in ocean waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance in Long Island Sound. Native Americans of the northeast used wampum beads as a form of gift exchange.
Native American crafters use Natural Gray Goose Feathers on Gustowehs, Old time Bustles, and Dance wands. You can also use our them on Mandellas and jewelry.
Natural Gray Goose Feathers measure approximately 5-7″ long.
We sell these by the dozen or 1 ounce packages. There are 70-100 feathers per ounce.
Male Ringneck Pheasant Tail Feathers are slender natural brown feathers. You can use them for a variety of accessories. Try them for Scalp Feathers, loose Fans and Chicken Dancer Bustles.
We sell them in packages of 10. Choose from 5 size ranges:
Beautiful Orange Top Pheasant Feathers will add a subtle pop of color to your projects. You will find them ideal for Dance Fans and Bustles. These feathers measure 8″ – 10″ long.
T-Flats Plumage feathers from the North American Wild Turkey are also known as T-fluffs. These feathers have pretty iridescent tops and fluffy bottoms. You will find them ideal for decorating Native American Dance Fans, Dreamcatchers, Mandellas and other crafts!
These natural T-Flats Plumage turkey feathers measure between 3″-6″ long.
We sell our T-Flats Plumage feathers by the dozen or by the ounce. (Approx. 175 feathers per ounce).
These Hackles are long skinny feathers you can use to make fancy dance bustles, scalp feathers, fans and much more.
These Hackles retain their natural colors. Bright colored hackles are bleached white before dying.
You can purchase these Hackles by the ounce. The feathers measure 5″-6″ long. You can easily snip off what you need because these feathers come strung together. Therefore you will not have a bunch of loose feathers floating around!
Choose from 3 natural colors:
Natural Brown
Natural Rust
Natural Furnace
$12.95 per ounce. Buy 4 or more of any color for $10.95 per ounce!
Barred Wing Feather Seconds are Second Quality Turkey Wing Feathers. We offer these Feathers when we have them available. Barred Wing Feather Seconds come with small sections missing or they may be slightly soiled. You will find them very usable for making Gustowehs, Dance Sticks or any project where you are grouping feathers together.
These Feathers vary in length between 6″-12″ long.
Turkey Spikes Natural Barred are long primary wing feathers from North American Turkeys. Native American crafters use these long, thin Feathers when they make Fancy and Traditional Dance Bustles.
These Spike Feathers measure approximately 14 inches long. We sell them in packages of 12. You will get half left and half right.
These beautiful Wampum Teardrop Earrings feature a sterling silver rope design around the edge. They dangle from Sterling Silver hooks.
Native Americans who lived on the Northeast Coast of North America harvested Quahog clams from the waters of the Atlantic. Quahog shells thrive in the waters from Cape Cod south to New York, with a great abundance of them in Long Island Sound. Native crafters carved the beautiful purple and white shells into pendants and beads. These Wampum beads functioned as exchange items for the Northeastern Native Americans.
Today, skilled crafters use Quahog Wampum to create pendants, cabuchons and beads for contemporary jewelry. At The Wandering Bull, we proudly offer a selection of Wampum earrings and pendants. We also provide you with Wampum beads, hairpipe and tubes so you can fashion your own creations!
Star Boy tells the story of the son of the Morning Star and a human mother. Star Boy’s mother disobeys the Moon and Star Boy and his mother are returned to the Earth. After he has grown, the Chief’s daughter helps Star Boy travel to the Sky World and make peace with the Sun. Star Boy returns to the Earth and shares the sacred knowledge of the Sun Dance, a ceremony of thanks to the Creator.
This stamped Copper Beaver Pendant will add an unusual look to your Dance Clothes or Regalia. The crafter pounds copper flat and cuts it into a Beaver shape. Then he adds stamping to accentuate the tail and feet. He also stamps traditional royal insignia on them.
The Beaver Pendant measures 6.5″ long x 4″ at the widest point. It comes with a hole in the end with a copper hook so it will lie flat when you wear it around your neck. You can remove the hook and string it through the hole as well.
This stamped Copper Fish Pendant will add an unusual look to your Dance Clothes or Regalia. The crafter pounds copper flat and cuts it into this Fish shape. Then he adds stamping to accentuate the tail, fins and face. He also stamps traditional royal insignia on them. The Fish comes with an antiqued look.
The Beaver Pendant measures 5.5″ long x 2.5″ at the widest point. It comes with a hole in the end with a copper hook so it will lie flat when you wear it around your neck. You can remove the hook and string it through the hole as well.
Among our Imitation Bear Claw options, we now offer one made of natural black Horn. This Bear Claw comes with a ‘knuckle’ end. You will appreciate that it comes with a drill hole so it is ready to attach to your project. These Horn Bear Claws will look great on a Bear Claw Necklace or as a decorative accessory on a Bag or Dance Stick.
Each Bear Claw measures approximately 3″ long.
We sell these individually. Buy 10 or more for $5.00 each!
New to our Imitation Bear Claw options, we now offer a Bone Bear Claw with a knuckle. The pre-drilled hole makes it easy to attach to your project. Use these Bone Bear Claws to make Necklaces or attach to Bags or Dance Sticks!
Choose Natural Bone or Antiqued/Burnished styles!
Each Bear Claw measures approximately 3″ long.
We sell these individually. When you buy 10 or more, Natural Claws are $5.00 each, Antiqued/Burnished are $7.00 each
Stoney Bear CD Honour Our People (KEPMITE’LSULTINEJ)
KEPMITE’LSULTINEJ: Honour Our People by Stoney Bear is a collection of 14 tracks by the Northern Contemporary Mi’kmaq drum Stoney Bear. They hail from Cape Breton Island. This collection includes Contest songs, Intertribal, a Sneak Up, a Crow Hop and more!
Crosses with arms of equal length are an ancient symbol. This nearly square metal Cross Pendant will add a historical look to your Dance Clothes or Regalia. The crafter created it with Nickel metal and cut it into a cross shape. Then he added stamped designs, including QUEBEC and other motifs. The crafter includes his own mark, an ‘S’ inside a garland.
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.
This Pendant measures 4.75″ long x 4″ at the widest point. It comes with a hole in the end with a metal ring so you can string it to wear around your neck.
Try this Pink Brick Stitch Tie Slide with your Straight Dance outfit! The crafter made this Tie Slide from a plastic tube. He covered it with intricately detailed Brick Stitch designs! On a background of cut Cheyenne Pink Seed Beads, he created a geometric design with Seed Beads in Clear Red, Clear Green, Clear Cobalt Blue, White, Wine, Silver Lined Clear and more!
This Slide measures 1.5″ long x 7/8″ in diameter. The center hole measures about 5/8″ in diameter.
This Tie Slide came from a collection, but it is new and in perfect condition.
These Handmade Horn Rattles come from an Iroquois artisan. They feature real Horn tops and handmade wood handles. The artisan stains the handles but leaves the wood ends of the Rattle natural. Each has a Deerskin Leather Lacing loop at the end.
Traditionally, Native Americans use Horn Rattles to produce the rhythm for song and dance. The Horn Rattle can also sometimes accompany the Water Drum. You can strike a Horn Rattle against the palm of the hand, or shake it. Native Americans did not use cow horn to make Rattles until after European contact. Prior to the introduction of cows, Natives of the Northeast had to use Bark, Gourd and Turtle Shell to make Rattles.
We offer three sizes:
Small Approx 6″ long
Medium Approx 9″ long
Large Approx 11″ long
These Rattles are individually made, so the stain colors and Deerskin Lacing colors will vary. Please let us choose. The Rattle size varies according to the length of the handle.
These Gold and Brown Woven Garters will add style to your dance clothes! The weaver used yarn to create it. At each end, there is about six inches of fringe.
Each garter measures 22″ long, not including the 12″ of fringe. It is 1″ wide.
This antique Two Head Horn Club features steer horns on both sides. This piece was made circa 1900 and would have been used as a ceremonial Warrior Dance Club.
The 24 inch handle is made of wood covered in dried rawhide and has a piece of buffalo tail tied with leather lace hanging from the end. The rawhide extends around the two headed club and is secured with a pin. The rawhide is sinew sewn. It will make a nice addition to your collection!
It measures approx. 28″ long and 6″ wide at the widest end. One of a Kind!
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.
Turkey Spikes are long primary wing feathers from North American Turkeys. Native American crafters use these long, thin Feathers when they make Fancy and Traditional Dance Bustles.
Spike Feathers measure approx. 14″ long. We sell them in packages of 12, half left, half right. We have limited quantities of these White Turkey Spikes.
Make this Rattle Antique Gourd the centerpiece of your collection. The crafter used a round gourd to make the rattle. He or she attached a wood handle to the bottom. Then the crafter carved some cross-hatch designs on one side of the handle and carved out a hole for a hanging loop. You will see a bit of a leather lacing strap remains in the hole in the handle. The handle extends through the gourd. A small wood peg passes through a hole at the top to fasten it. The patina on this rattle is very good. We recommend using for display only, due to its age. One of a Kind!
Native American Rattles
Native American gourd rattles are traditional musical instruments used by various Indigenous tribes across North America. Crafters make them from dried gourds, which the makers typically grow and harvest themselves. Crafters can add decorative designs, such as beadwork, paint, or carving to the gourd itself or the handles. Native Americans use these rattles in ceremonies, dances, and other cultural and spiritual practices. In the pre-contact period, Native Americans used bark, gourds and turtle shells to make their rattles.
This handmade Painted Face Gourd Rattle has a corn dancer design. The rounded red ears have a white triangle in the center. The square black eyes are layered on top of red and white striped face. The circular mouth is red with a turquoise front with a black center. The top of the rattle had feathers but they are no longer attached.
The rattle measures 7.5 inches tall and the turquois rattle measures approx. 3inches in diameter not including the one inch ears on both sides. The black handle is 5 inches long with a string attached to the end.
Dress up your dance outfit with this Mic Mac style Hood Beaded Red & Blue. The crafter made this traditional headwear with a combination of bright Red and Blue wool fabric. He used bright yellow ribbon on the edges and the seam between the wool pieces. Both the side and bottom feature beaded designs the crafter made with White Seed Beads. On the yellow ribbon trim, the crafter attached pairs of Baby Blue Seed beads. He lined the inside with a floral patterned fabric.
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 Beaded Red & Blue measures 19.5 inches to the top of the peak and 8.75 inches wide (lying flat). This Hood is in new condition. One of a Kind!
Teardrop Shaped Porcupine Roach with Red & Green Hair
This Roach Teardrop 6 inch is ready to wear! The crafter started with a yarn base. He tied Green deer hair for the inner row and Red deer hair for the outer row. He strung two rows of dark colored porcupine hair in between the colors. The front hair stands 6 inches high. This roach comes with a wood form for storage. One of a Kind!
Porcupine hair roaches are one type of traditional headwear for Native American Dance Regalia. You can attach a roach to your head with a small hair braid (or scalplock) pulled though the center hole and fasten with a roach pin, and or use a roach spreader. This Roach Teardrop 6 inch measures approximately 6 inches long and 2 inches wide at the widest point. We got this roach from a collection. You will find it in good, usable condition. One of a Kind!
Add this Roach Spreader Handmade 2 Socket to your powwow regalia, or to your collection of accessories! The crafter made this spreader from metal. It has a double pointed end. The crafter cut out four teardrop shapes on the long side. Each socket comes with wood pegs to hold your feathers.
Roach Spreaders are required to spread the front hair of your roach. Native American crafters make them from metal, antlers from moose or elk, and sometimes plastic. They may add carved, etched, stamped or painted decorations to them. There are different types of roach spreaders for different types of Native American dances.
This Roach Spreader Handmade 2 Socket measures about 9.25 inches long x 2.5 inches at the widest point. We got this spreader from a collection. You will see signs of wear. There is some green tarnish on the bottom It is in good, usable condition. One of a Kind!
Try this Roach Orange 12 inch Vintage on for size, or add it to your collection! The crafter started with a yarn base. He tied Red deer hair for the inner row and Orange deer hair for the outer row. He strung two rows of porcupine hair in between the colors. The front hair stands about 5 inches high. One of a Kind!
Porcupine hair roaches are one type of traditional headwear for Native American Dance Regalia. You can attach a roach to your head with a small hair braid (or scalplock) pulled though the center hole and fasten with a roach pin, and or use a roach spreader. This Roach Orange 12 inch Vintage measures approximately 12 inches long and 3 inches wide at the widest point. We got this roach from a collection. You will find it in good condition. One of a Kind!
Add this Roach Spreader Arrow Design to your powwow regalia, or to your collection of accessories! The artist hand carved this petite spreader from moose bone. It features a three pronged end. The artist carved arrow designs on the prongs. He added small dots along the scalloped edges. Use the hole and the end for your scalp lock and the socket to hold your feather.
Roach Spreaders are required to spread the front hair of your roach. Native American crafters make them from metal, antlers from moose or elk, and sometimes plastic. They may add carved, etched, stamped or painted decorations to them. There are different types of roach spreaders for different types of Native American dances.
This Roach Spreader Arrow Design measures about 3 inches long x 1 1/8 inches at the widest point. This spreader is in new condition. One of a Kind!
Add this Dragger with Conchos & Spots to your Straight Dance outfit! The crafter made it with Black wool fabric. He attached 18 nicely graduated German Silver Conchos. They range in size from 2.75 inches to 1.75 inches in diameter. The crafter added four half inch Nickel spots to the bottom. Some of these are plain and some have stamping on them. At the top you will find a couple of safety pins and green bias tape for ties. One of a kind!
This Dragger with Conchos & Spots measures about 54 inches long overall. The width varies from 2.5 inches at the top to 1.25 inches at the bottom. We got this Dragger from a collection. The wool is in very good condition. You will see tarnish and small scratches on the conchos. It is in very good, wearable condition. One of a Kind!
