Doll Vintage Seminole Woman

Doll Vintage Seminole Woman

Vintage Seminole Woman Doll

This beautiful Vintage Seminole Woman Doll wears a classic outfit accented with rickrack trim. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers.  Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. The crafter decorated the clothing with rickrack. This doll also wears a necklace and earrings of multi colored Seed Beads.

Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women.  The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, and reflects the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. Crafters make the garments with a technique called patchwork.  They sew small fabric strips of various colors and patterns together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters may add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.

This Vintage Seminole Doll stands 7.5″ tall.  We got this doll in a collection.  She is in very good condition and ready to join your collection!

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Seminole Woman Doll

Seminole Woman Doll

Vintage Seminole Woman Doll with Red Necklace

Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This Seminole Woman Doll wears a colorful Cape and Dress made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers.  Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. She also wears several strands of Dark Red Seed Beads and a single strand of Clear Seed Beads as necklaces.  The crafter stitched on her eyes and mouth. She does not have arms or legs.  One of a Kind!

The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, reflecting the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. The garments are made using a technique called patchwork, where small fabric strips of various colors and patterns are sewn together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green.  Crafters can add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll.  These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.

This Vintage Seminole Woman Doll stands approx. 7.5 inches tall.  A previous owner had this doll but she remains in good condition.  The colors of her clothing are muted rather than bright.  One of a Kind!

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Doll Seminole Woman

Doll Seminole Woman

Vintage Seminole Woman Doll with Earrings

Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This Doll Seminole Woman wears a colorful Cape and Dress made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers.  Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. She also wears orange bead earrings and several strands of Orange and Yellow Seed Beads as necklaces.  The crafter sculpted her nose and stitched on her eyes and mouth. She does not have arms or legs.  One of a Kind!

The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, reflecting the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. The garments are made using a technique called patchwork, where small fabric strips of various colors and patterns are sewn together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green.  Crafters can add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll.  These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.

This Vintage Doll Seminole Woman stands approx. 8 inches tall.  A previous owner had this doll but she remains in very good condition.  The colors of her clothing are muted rather than bright.  One of a Kind!

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Seminole Man Doll

Seminole Man Doll

Seminole Man Doll made of Palmetto

Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This vintage Seminole Man Doll wears a traditional patchwork big shirt and a yellow neck kerchief.. The crafter made his body with palmetto fibers. His outfit consists of a multicolored big shirt decorated with patchwork in a variety of colors.  He wears a black head scarf.  A strand of Brown Seed beads holds his yellow fabric neck kerchief tightly around his neck.  His arms do not extend out of his sleeves.

The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, and reflects the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. Crafters make the garments with a technique called patchwork.  They sew small fabric strips of various colors and patterns together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters may add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.

This Seminole Man Doll stands approximately 11 inches  tall.  He does not stand easily on his feet and will need a prop to stand.  We got this doll from a collection.  You will not see much sign of wear.  Structurally, he is in very good condition.  One of a Kind!

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Doll Seminole Man

Doll Seminole Man

Palmetto Seminole Man Doll

Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This vintage Doll Seminole Man wears a traditional patchwork big shirt and a blue neck kerchief.. The crafter made his body with palmetto fibers. His outfit consists of a yellow shirt decorated with patchwork in a variety of colors.  He wears a black hat with a metal band around it.  A strand of Red, Blue and White Seed beads holds his blue fabric neck kerchief tightly around his neck.

The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, and reflects the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. Crafters make the garments with a technique called patchwork.  They sew small fabric strips of various colors and patterns together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green. Crafters may add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll. These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.

This Vintage Doll Seminole Man stands approximately 10  tall.  He stands on a slice of wood that is about 0.5 inches thick.  He comes with a tag with the name of the crafter on it.  We got this doll from a collection.  You will see some stains and discoloration on his clothing.  Structurally, he is in very good condition.  One of a Kind!

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Doll Vintage Seminole Woman Purple Dress

Doll Vintage Seminole Woman Purple Dress

Vintage Seminole Woman Doll with Purple Dress

Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This vintage Seminole woman doll wears a Purple Dress made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers.  Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. The crafter decorated the clothing with rickrack.  He or she added ribbons and Bead jewelry.

The clothing of Seminole dolls is a significant feature, reflecting the traditional clothing worn by the Seminole people. The garments are made using a technique called patchwork, where small fabric strips of various colors and patterns are sewn together to create intricate designs. The patchwork designs often incorporate geometric patterns and vibrant colors, including shades of red, yellow, blue, and green.  Crafters can add additional embellishments such as ribbons, beads, shells, or embroidery to the clothing, which enhances the overall beauty and cultural significance of the doll.  These dolls are popular among collectors and tourists seeking authentic Native American crafts.

This Vintage Seminole Doll stands approx. 12″ tall.  A previous owner had this doll but she remains in very good condition.  One of a Kind!

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Doll Southwestern Black Hair

Doll Southwestern Black Hair

Southwestern Style Cloth Doll with Black Hair

This Doll Southwestern Black Hair is ready to join your collection. The crafter made her body from off white cotton fabric.  He or she embroidered her eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth.  The doll wears a silk brown floral patterned skirt. A 0.5″ wide red ribbon marks the tier.  A color block ribbon in black, red, gray and magenta serves as a waistband.  Above this she wears a purple velveteen shirt.  Most of the velvet has worn away so the shirt looks brown.   She does not wear any shoes.

For jewelry, this doll wears Turquoise Seed Bead loop earrings and  a Seed Bead Necklace with Turquoise, Red and White Seed Beads.   Her hair is very fine Black yarn that the crafter tied into a traditional hair bundle at the back.

This doll is about 16″ tall.  Her clothing has faded in the front.  The shirt shows several frayed places.  There are several holes in the front of the skirt.  You will see staining on her leg and the underside and back of the skirt.  Display her away from the sun to keep her from fading any more.   One of a Kind!

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Doll Southwestern Orange Hair

Doll Southwestern Orange Hair

Southwestern Style Cloth Doll with Orange Hair

This Doll Southwestern Orange Hair will add bright color to your collection. The crafter made her body from off white cotton fabric.  He or she stitched on her eyes, eyebrows and mouth.  Her nose and the inside of her eyes are drawn on the face.  The doll wears a tiered fabric skirt in Wine and Green.  Above this she wears a purple velveteen shirt heavily decorated with sterling silver buttons and conchos.  The crafter made her concho belt with metal and paper.

For jewelry, this doll wears Turquoise Seed Bead dangle earrings,  a long Seed Bead Necklace with brown ‘nuts’ and a pair of turquoise bracelets made of paper.  The crafter made fabric boot style shoes in the same Wine color as her skirt.  He or she adorned these with silver buttons.  Her hair is orange roving wool that the crafter tied into a traditional hair bundle at the back.

Inside the hem of her skirt you will find a tag pinned on that says “I came from TEEC NOS POS TRADING POST Teec Nos Pos, Arizona 86514.  This doll is about 17” tall.  You will see signs of wear including split seams, a few missing beads and tarnish on the silver buttons.  She will make a lovely addition to your collection.  One of a Kind!

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Antique Seminole Woman Doll – 1

Antique Seminole Doll - 1

Antique Seminole Doll

Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women. This antique Seminole woman doll from the 1930s-40s is made with traditional Seminole materials. The crafter made her body with palmetto fibers.

Her outfit consists of a Cape, Traditional Bonnet and Skirt. The crafter decorated the clothing with rickrack. This doll also wears a necklace and earrings of multi colored Seed Beads.

This Antique Seminole Doll stands 11″ tall.  A previous owner had this doll but she remains in very good condition.

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Hand Made Dolls 

Hand Made Dolls

If there is a universal child’s toy, it may well be a doll.  Whether hastily made from scrap material at hand, or painstakingly made to exacting detail, dolls “speak” to our humanity.  At first glance, dolls are simple play-things… suffering the ravages of many other mere “toys”.  However, there are many other reasons dolls are created and decorated for children.  Dolls may also be used to teach children important cultural and educational lessons in dress, hair style, adornment and dexterity.

Some dolls are created for specific purposes or occasions.  Others are made with whimsy and artistic license.  There are no limits to the variety of dolls.  This author is particularly interested in beadwork as a decorative medium.  By making a basic cloth doll body, there are unlimited ways to construct and decorate these miniature personalities. Continue reading Hand Made Dolls

Doll Hopi Style Cloth

Doll Hopi Style Cloth

Cloth Hopi Style Doll with Felt Shoes

This Doll Hopi Style Cloth will make a unique addition to your collection. The crafter made her body from off white cotton fabric.  The doll wears a calico fabric underdress and a knee length wool manta overdress with yarn trim and a lace hem.  A piece of ribbon serves as a belt for the manta.  Over it all, she wears a fabric cape.  The crafter made her boot style shoes from black and white felt. He or she embroidered her facial features and added traditional Hopi hair buns made from yarn to her head.  She does not wear any jewelry.

Hopi women traditionally wear dresses known as “mantas” or “kilts.” They often make these garments with cotton or wool which is woven on a traditional loom. Hopi mantas can feature bold geometric patterns and designs.  The stuffing inside this doll is dense so she is heavy for her size.  She stands about 12″ tall. Her body is intact and in overall good condition.  You will find her clothing in good condition as well. She does have minimal signs of wear.  One of a Kind!

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Doll Vintage Seminole Man

Doll Vintage Seminole Man

Doll Vintage Seminole Man

This colorful Vintage Seminole Man Doll is an example of Florida Seminole doll craft. Seminole dolls portray clothing and hairstyles worn by Seminole men and women and their bodies are made with palmetto fibers.

The doll wears a traditional patchwork big shirt trimmed with rickrack and a neck kerchief. He stands approximately 10″ tall.

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Doll Greenlander Style – 30% Off!

Doll Greenlander Style

Greenlander Style Male Doll

Add this unique soft body Greenlander Style Doll to your collection.  He comes fully dressed in Leather pants, a hooded fur coat, Leather mittens and fabric & leather Mukluks.  His coat has an extended back section which you can see the crafter stitched together in pieces.  The crafter made his face from wood and painted it in a very lifelike style.

This Doll stands about 15″ tall. One of the Doll’s mukluks came off and someone glued it back on.  You will see his coat has been moth eaten and there is a split section on his hood.  Overall, his body is in good condition.  One of a  Kind!

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Doll Antique Navajo Style

Doll Antique Navajo Style

Doll Antique Navajo Style

This Antique Navajo Style Doll will make a unique addition to your collection. The crafter made her body and clothing from cotton fabric.  She wears a tunic, skirt, leggins and moccasins. The crafter embroidered her facial features and added a traditional hair bundle to her head.   Additionally, she wears a metal concho belt and Seed Bead armbands, Necklace and Earrings.

She stands 10″ tall. Her original headdress is missing.  You will see vertical tears on her skirt and stains that indicate the doll may have been wet. Her body is intact and in overall good condition. One of a Kind!

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Mini Paper Dolls

Native American Paper Dolls

Native American Paper Dolls

Lots of fun for the money! 4″ tall paper doll with a variety of outfits comes in a little booklet to take along!

Choose from 2 dolls:

  • Native American Princess
  • Southwestern Indian Girl

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Cradleboard Vintage Doll

Cradleboard Vintage Doll

Vintage  Apache Style Toy Cradleboard

This reproduction Apache Style Cradleboard Vintage Doll is ready to join your collection!  The crafter created a wood frame with 1/2 inch wide slats on the back.  For the arched top, the crafter used narrow bent branches tied together.  He or she covered it with yellow canvas fabric.  The crafter added decorative red rickrack to the top and sides of the canvas covering.  This cradleboard measures 15.5 inches long by 6.5 inches at the widest point.  The arched portion stands about 6.5 inches high.  We got this cradleboard from a collection.  You will see signs of wear.  It is in very good, sturdy condition. One of a Kind!

Cradleboards are traditional protective baby-carriers used by many Native American cultures in North America.  They are sometimes called a baby carrier or babyboard. These traditional devices securely hold and protect infants while allowing caregivers to carry them hands-free.  Native Americans from different areas create varying styles of cradleboards. Some native communities in North America still use cradleboards.  Crafters may decorate them with intricate carvings, beadwork, or other cultural symbols.  This Cradleboard Vintage Doll is one of a Kind!

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Doll Alaska Style – 25% Off!

Doll Alaska Style

Doll Alaska Style

This unique Alaska style soft body Doll is ready to join your collection!  The crafter used Braintanned Leather to create his natural colored outfit.  It has Red Wool trim on the hood, cuffs and legs. Two rows of Transparent Seed Beads line the bottom edge of his tunic.  The crafter made his mukluks with fur and leather.  The crafter embroidered his face and added wool hair.  He wears a paper card that says 5227 ALICE AKAMMUK SMTT.

One of his mittens is missing and his right sleeve has been torn. Some of the fur from his mukluks has come off. He stands 11″ tall.  One of a Kind!

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Wampum Sand Dollar Earrings

Wampum Sand Dollar Earrings

Wampum Sand Dollar Earrings

These dazzling earrings feature delicate Sand Dollars recreated on real wampum!  Show your love of the sea with these unique earrings!

Each pendant measures 3/4″ long and hangs from a Sterling Silver French Hook.

Quahog shells from the Atlantic waters from Cape Cod south to New York are the source of real Wampum. Traditionally, Native American used Wampum to make beads and pendants. Wampum Belts consisted of Purple Wampum Beads and White Whelk Shell Beads woven or strung together.

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Katsina with Horns

Katsina with Horns

Horned Kachina carving

This Katsina with Horns features multicolored striped horns on his mask.  The artist carved it from wood.  The Katsina wears a red top with yellow and turquoise stripes a red sash. He wears a fancy painted sash over his white kilt.  He wears a black leather cuff on one wrist and blue yarn on the other.  The artist painted one leg yellow and the other turquoise. The figure wears blue yarn garters over his  boot style moccasins.  His mask includes a green yarn collar, a red headband with white cabochons and white feathers on the top.  Multi colored striped horns extend from each side.

The face features traditional eyes and nose and multi colored patterns.  His hands have holes where he once held something.  The figure stands on a wood base.  The artist signed the bottom Vinton Lomahart Kiva Walapai Kachina.  The Walapai (or Hualapai) are Native Americans from Arizona.

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 with Horns stands about 11.5 inches high including the base.  This figure came from a collection. You will see some feathers have come off the back of the mask.  The items the Kachina once held in his hands are missing as is one of the cabochons from his headband.  You will see some dust on it as well.  One of a Kind!

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Katsina Snow Maiden

Katsina Snow Maiden

Snow Maiden Nuvak’chin Kachina

This Katsina Snow Maiden or Nuvak’chin represents spirits and the coming winter.  The artist carved it from wood.  She wears winter clothing including a black skirt with red and green stripes, high white moccasins with ties on the sides and a large sash.  Over her shoulders she wears a fabric cape of white with black and red stripes.  Her mask features soft white hair tied in bundles on the sides of her head and a white collar.  The artist painted her face with traditional black eyes and nose.  Black dots appear above her eyes.  Instead of a mouth, she has black warrior marks.

This figure carries a multi-colored stick in her left hand.   The artist mounted her on a wood stand.  You will see ‘Berra Tawahongva’ written on the bottom of her stand and a small sticker that says ‘Snow Woman’.  One of a Kind!

Katsinas (or Kachinas) are supernatural beings in the Pueblo Indian traditions. The Pueblo tribes create Katsina dolls to give to children. Children use them to learn about the various Katsinas and not to play with.  This Katsina stands about 7.5 inches high including the stand.  The stick in her hand is not fastened and will come out.  This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of dust and wear.   One of a Kind!

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Katsina Mud Large – ON SALE!

Katsina Mud Large

Large Mudhead Katchina Figurine

This Katsina Mud Large figure is ready to join your collection.  Mudhead is a questioner who goes between Katsinas and humans. The artist carved the figure from wood. His mask features knobs for the eyes, mouth and ears along with knobs on the top and back of his head. He comes with small brown and yellow feathers attached to the knobs on his ears, top and the back of his head.  The dark red paint represents the red clay that covers his head.  He wears a red neckerchief and a black kilt with red and green stripes.

In addition, he wears a simulated silver and turquoise belt and black leg bands.  On his left wrist he wears a simulated silver & turquoise bracelet. His right wrist is wrapped with blue yarn. Blue paint on one finger of each hand represents a turquoise ring.  In this figure, he holds a gourd rattle in one hand and a bundle of reeds in the other. He is barefoot.  This figure will stand on its own.

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 Mud Large stands just about 20.5 inches high and has a 12 inch arm span.  This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of wear. It looks like one of his feet cracked and someone repaired it. You will find this figure very well painted and in good condition.  One of a Kind!

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Katsina with Tadpole Designs

Katsina with Tadpole Designs

Protruding Snout Kachina with Tadpole Designs

This Katsina carving features a protruding snout and tadpole designs painted on the back of his head.  The artist carved it from wood. He wears an elaborately painted outfit and boot style moccasins.  His mask includes red sheep wool and feather embellishments.  Two of the three blue prongs that stuck up from the top of his head remain.  You will see D-25 written on the bottom of one of his feet.  The other foot broke and has been repaired.

Katsinas (or Kachinas) are supernatural beings in the Pueblo Indian traditions. The Pueblo tribes create Katsina dolls to give to children. Children use them to learn about the various Katsinas and not to play with.  This Katsina stands about 7″ high.  This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of wear.  Some of the feathers are missing as is one of the prongs on his head.  And one of his feet has broken and been repaired. One of a Kind!

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Katsina Blue Lightning

Katsina Blue Lightning

Blue Lightning Kachina carving

This Blue Lightning Katsina features lightning marks on his face.  The artist carved it from cottonwood.  The Katsina wears a red top with a red sash, green armbands and navy blue wrist bands. A painted yellow feather hangs from the back of his white kilt. He wears navy blue garters over his  boot style moccasins.  His mask includes a fluffy green collar, protruding ears with shell earrings and a furry top.  He holds a rattle and a lightning stick. The figure comes with a tag that says “HOPI VILLAGES 2nd MESA ARIZONA” on one side and “BLUE LIGHTNING KACHINA J- PXX” on the other.

Katsinas (or Kachinas) are supernatural beings in the Pueblo Indian traditions. The Pueblo tribes create Katsina dolls to give to children. Children use them to learn about the various Katsinas and not to play with.  This Katsina stands about 7.5″ high.  This figure came from a collection and you will see places where the paint has come off.  The lightning stick has broken and been repaired and reattached.  One of a Kind!

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Katsina Corn

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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Katsina Kokopelli

Katsina Kokopelli

Kokopelli Third Mesa Kachina

This Katsina Kokopelli Third Mesa is often associated with music and fertility.  The artist carved it from wood. He wears a white shirt with spotted leggings and a brown yarn sash across his chest.  On his arms he has green felt arm bands,  a brown yarn wrist band and a leather wrist band. Brown yarn garters appear above his boot style moccasins.   His black and white mask has a black and white collar, a long white nose and red paddle ears with leather earrings.  White Feathers appear on the top. The artist painted his traditional oval shaped eyes with dots over them.  This figure carries a stick in his left hand and a green rattle in his right hand.   One of a Kind!

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 Kokopelli stands about 11 inches high and will stand on its own.  This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of dust and wear.  The right foot broke and someone repaired it. One of a Kind!

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Katsina Mud

Katsina Mud

Mudhead Katchina Figurine

This Mud or Mudhead Katsina figure is ready to join your collection.  Mudhead is a questioner who goes between Katsinas and humans. The artist carved it from wood. His mask features knobs for the eyes, mouth and ears along with knobs on the top and back of his head. The remains of feathers are attached to the knobs on his ears, top and back of his head.  The dark red paint represents the red clay that covers his body.  He wears a black neckerchief and a black and blue kilt. In this figure, his hands are clasped together and he is barefoot.  You will see D-21 written on one of his feet as well as pins that once held him to a base.

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 Mud Katsina stands just about 11″ high.  This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of wear and the deteriorated feathers.  One of a Kind!

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Katsina Clown

Katsina Clown

Kachina Clown Figurine

This Katsina Clown figure is ready to join your collection.  The artist carved it from wood. The Clown plays tricks and satirizes Hopi life by acting out and exaggerating improper behavior.  His mask features plant fiber tassels.  He holds a drum in one hand and a rattle in the other.  He wears a black and white striped outfit and boot style moccasins.  The artists signed the bottom D-29 Koshare.

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 Clown Katsina stands just about 12″ high.  This figure came from a collection so you will see slight signs of wear.  One of a Kind!

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Kachina Fragments Antique

Kachina Fragments Antique

Antique Painted Katsina Fragments

The discerning collector will appreciate these painted Kachina Fragments Antique.  This lot comes with two wood pieces that originally perched on top of a carved katsina figure.  The crafter painted the pieces of wood with black, red, white and yellow paint.  He or she created both geometric and anthropomorphic designs on both sides of the pieces.  Some of the edges show paint as well.  The holes where they attached to their original figures are still visible.

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.

The larger piece of the Kachina Fragments Antique measures 6 inches x  2.75 inches x 3/8 inch thick.  The smaller piece measures nearly 3 inches x 1.5 inches x 3/8 inch thick.  Both of them show missing paint and signs of wear.  We are selling these pieces as collectible items only.  One of a Kind!

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Cradleboard Toy

Cradleboard Toy

Native American Style Toy Cradleboard

This Cradleboard Toy complete with baby is ready to join your collection!  The crafter created a wood frame with slats on the back.  He or she covered it with Cream colored Deerskin Leather.  Inside you will find a small doll with beads for eyes and hair.  A fabric pillow, swaddling and blankets keep the baby wrapped up tight.  Cream Deerskin Leather Lacing holds the baby inside.  The crafter added a row of multi-colored Seed Beads on both sides of the upper cover.

Cradleboards are traditional protective baby-carriers used by many Native American cultures in North America.  They are sometimes called a baby carrier or babyboard. These traditional infant-carrying devices securely hold and protect infants while allowing caregivers to carry them hands-free.  Cradleboards come in a variety of styles depending on where they are used. Some indigenous communities in North America still use cradleboards.  Crafters may decorate them with intricate carvings, beadwork, or other cultural symbols.    This Cradleboard measures approximately 7.5″ long overall and 3″ wide at the widest point.  We got it in a collection.  You will see signs of wear and discoloration, but it remains in good condition.  One of a Kind!

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Read the Denver Art Museum Leaflet Main Types of Indian Cradles

Activity Books

Native American Activity Books

Native American Activity Books

Lots of fun for the money! We offer a variety of mini  Activity Books for youngsters.  These books make great party favors, reward gifts, or just something special.

Our variety includes:

  • Authentic Katchina Stickers
  • Southwest Indian Stickers
  • Southwest Indian Life Stickers (no longer available)
  • North American Indian Stickers
  • Indian Village Sticker Activity Book (no longer available)
  • Native American Activity Book (no longer available)
  • Native American Mazes
  • Indian Design Tattoos
  • Indian Chiefs Tattoos (no longer available)

Tattoos and activity books keep the young set busy during car rides to the powwow.

Each book measures 5.75″ x 4″.

Check out our Native American Mini Paper Dolls too!

Deer Antler Buttons

Deer Antler Buttons

Deer Antler Buttons

Deer Antler Buttons will work on so many projects!  We cut natural North American Deer antler to make our buttons.

Choose from   four sizes:

  •  Extra Small average size 3/8″
  • Small buttons are Dime/Penny size average size 3/4″
  • Large buttons are Nickel/Quarter size average size 1″
  • Extra Large are Half Dollar size average size 1.25″

We cut our Antler Buttons from natural antler, so expect variations in shape, color, and sizes.

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Deer Splits Black

Deerskin splits black leather

Black Suede Deerskin Splits

Deerskin Splits are lightweight. They come sueded on both sides. They are ‘split’ from Top Grain Deerskin resulting with the suede on both sides.

Deerskin Splits are super soft. You will find them ideal for making crafts like pouches and dolls. Deerskin Splits are too light for most clothing.

We sell our Black Deerskin Splits by the hide. They cost $4.40 per sq. ft. Select from the square foot sizes listed. If you do not see the size you are looking for, please call us.

We do not have all colors in stock at all times. If you are looking for a color that is not listed, please call (1-800-430-2855) or email us (sales@wanderingbull.com) and we will try to order it for you.

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Deer Splits – Smoke

Deerskin splits smoke leather

Deerskin Splits Smoke Color Suede

Light weight Deer Splits – Smoke are sueded on both sides.  They are ‘split’ from Top Grain Deerskin resulting with the suede on both sides.

Deerskin Splits are super soft and are a perfect material for making crafts like pouches and dolls.  Deerskin Splits are too light for most clothing.

We sell these by the piece. The number listed is the square footage of the piece. Select from the sizes listed.

If you are looking for a color that is not listed, please call (1-800-430-2855) or email us (sales@wanderingbull.com) and we will try to order it for you.

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Deer Splits Gold

Deerskin splits gold leather

Deerskin Leather Splits Gold

Deerskin Splits are lightweight. They come sueded on both sides. They are ‘split’ from Top Grain Deerskin resulting with the suede on both sides.

Deerskin Splits are super soft. You will find them ideal for making crafts like pouches and dolls. Deerskin Splits are too light for most clothing.

We sell our Gold Deerskin Splits by the hide. They cost $4.40 per sq. ft. Select from the square foot sizes listed. If you do not see the size you are looking for, please call us.

We do not have all colors in stock at all times. If you are looking for a color that is not listed, please call (1-800-430-2855) or email us (sales@wanderingbull.com) and we will try to order it for you.

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Great Tradition of Hopi Katsina Carvers

Great Tradition of Hopi Katsina Carvers: 1880 to Present

Great Tradition of Hopi Katsina Carvers: 1880 to Present

By Barry Walsh. Softcover.  249 pages.

Kachina collectors will find this book an invaluable resource.  Author Barry Walsh begins with an overview of Katsinas from the turn of the 20th century.  He then profiles several individual carvers and families of carvers of Katsinas.  You will find the book well illustrated with color photographs of Katsinas and the carvers.  It includes a Glossary of Hopi Katsina figures and deities.

Color photographs.  ISBN 9781940322353

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Sheepskin Splits Tobacco

Sheepskin Splits Tobacco

Tobacco Colored Sheepskin Splits

Light weight Sheepskin Splits are sueded on both sides and very soft.  They are ‘split’ from Top Grain Sheepskin resulting in suede on both sides.

These Tobacco colored Splits will be perfect material for making crafts like pouches and dolls.  Sheepskin Splits are too light for most clothing.

We are selling these by the hide. Each measures approximately 6 Sq Ft.  Limited Quantities!

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Deer Splits – White

Deerskin splits white leather

White Suede Deerskin Splits

Deerskin Splits are lightweight. They come sueded on both sides.  They are ‘split’ from Top Grain Deerskin resulting with the suede on both sides.

Deerskin Splits are super soft. You will find them ideal for making crafts like pouches and dolls.  Splits are too light for most clothing.

We sell our White Deerskin Splits by the hide. They cost $6.50 per sq. ft.  Select from the square foot sizes listed.  If you do not see the size you are looking for, please call us.

Click here to see other deerskin splits colors in stock.

We do not have all colors in stock at all times. If you are looking for a color that is not listed, please call (1-800-430-2855) or email us (sales@wanderingbull.com) and we will try to order it for you.

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