Native American Style Pucker Toe Deerskin Moccasins Kit
The Wandering Bull created the Eastern Woodlands Moccasin Kit for our customers to make their own Eastern Woodlands Pucker Toe Moccasins. Follow the easy instructions to make a wearable pair of Deerskin moccasins. Add your own decorative touches for a truly unique pair of moccasins.
Our Moccasin Kit includes Top Grain Deerskin Leather, Deerskin Leather Lacing and illustrated instructions. The enclosed materials are based on Men’s sizing (US). You create a pattern based on your own foot. Order a size that would be larger than your shoe size to ensure that you have enough material.
You will also need paper to make a foot tracing, a pen or pencil, an awl and scissors that will cut leather.
The Eastern Woodlands Moccasin Kit does not include beads or beadwork. You will find Beads, Real and Imitation Sinew, and Porcupine Quills at The Wandering Bull, LLC to decorate your moccasins.
These Moccasins Crow Style Mens feature fully beaded vamps. The crafter made them with soft Deerskin Leather. Then the crafter used White, Green, Transparent Dark Green, White Center Red, and Turquoise Seed Beads to create the geometric designs. The beadwork covers the vamps and goes around the sides of the moccasins to the heels. He or she added Strap Leather to the bottom for soles. Deerskin Leather Lacing serve as ties.
We got these men’s moccasins from a collection. A previous owner wore them. You will see signs of wear and some soiling on the leather. The beaded designs show places where it has loosened, but no bead loss. On the inside of one of the moccasins you will find printed writing in German.
You will find the moccasins well constructed and in wearable condition. If you are looking for a pair of wide Moccasins, try these on for size! Don’t miss these fully beaded mocs for your next powwow. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Crow Style Mens measure about 11.5 inches long x 4.25 inches wide at the widest point. They stand about 3 inches tall at the cuff. One of a Kind!
These Antique Moccasins feature a spot beaded design. We believe the come from around 1920. The crafter used Braintanned Deerhide and stitched them together with cotton thread. He or she used Periwinkle Blue, Orange and Clear Red Seed Beads for the design. Rawhide soles cover the bottom.
A previous owner wore these moccasins, but they remain in collectible condition. You can see minor bead loss. You will also notice a couple places where the sole has separated from the upper and one spot where someone repaired a hole in the leather.
The lacing around the opening remains, but it is unlaced on the side of one of the moccasins. The top flaps remain attached to the moccasins.
These moccasins measure nearly 10″ long x 3.25″ wide. They stand 3″ high at the cuff.
Add these antique moccasins to your moccasin or beadwork collection!
Add these vintage Moccasins Child Moosehide Pucker Toe to your collection or share them with a favorite child! The crafter made these Moccasins from Moosehide. Above the puckered toe, he or she added a Red Wool Vamp. A fur cuff appears round the Moccasin opening. Some of this fur has fallen out. The crafter lined the inside of the Moccasins with light blue flannel. On the Wool Vamp, the crafter created a design with Pony Trader Blue Pony Beads and White Seed Beads.
The Moccasins measure 6″ long x 2″ wide. We do not think these Moccasins have been worn. They could be worn as they are in very good condition for their age. Or make them a bright addition to your Moccasin collection!
You will love our handmade softsole Center Seam Moccasins. We make them with buttery soft Gold Top Grain Deerskin Leather. You can wear them as they are or decorate them with your own beading, ribbon or quillwork. These moccasins are custom made to order.
Please send us the length of your foot, the circumference of your foot at the instep and a foot tracing. You will need to mail this to us to ensure we have the correct size for the foot tracing. If you wear insoles, you may trace around the insole to make sure the Moccasins are wide enough.
Our mailing address:
The Wandering Bull, LLC
PO Box 496
Washington, NH 03280
Call us (800-430-2855) if you have any questions. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery.
Add these antique Moccasins Child’s Iroquois Style to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with tobacco colored Deerskin Leather. He or she added black fabric cuffs with a red ribbon to the top. Then the crafter created the classic Iroquois raised beadwork botanical design to the vamps. He or she used Clear, Transparent Green, Transparent Amber and Transparent Red Seed Beads to create the design. A couple of Brass Sequins accentuate it. Rows of White Seed Beads edge the vamp. The crafter also added two rows of White Seed Beads to the edge of the fabric cuff. Beige colored fabric lines the inside of the back part of the moccasins.
We got these Moccasins Child’s Iroquois Style from a collection. They do not show much wear, but you will see tears in the fabric of the cuffs and the inner lining. The beadwork remains intact. We are selling these as collectible only. One of a Kind!
This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of Deerskin leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure about 5.5 inches long x 2.5 inches wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
Add these Moccasins Antique Child’s Iroquois Style to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with brown Deerskin Leather. He or she added black velveteen cuffs with a red ribbon trim to the top. Then the crafter created the classic Iroquois raised beadwork design to the vamps. He or she used Clear, Transparent Green, and Transparent Red Seed Beads to create the design. A couple of gray Basket Beads accentuate it. Rows of White Seed Beads and Pony Beads edge the vamp. The crafter also added two rows of White Seed Beads to the edge of the fabric cuff. Beige colored fabric lines the inside of the back part of the moccasins.
We got these Moccasins Child’s Iroquois Style from a collection. They have tears in the fabric of the cuffs and the inner lining. You will see that the fabric on the vamp has deteriorated and there is noticable soiling. The beadwork remains intact. We are selling these as collectible only. One of a Kind!
This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of Deerskin leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure about 5 inches long x about 2.5 inches wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
These Moccasins Child Moosehide feature fully beaded vamps. The crafter made them with heavy Moosehide Leather. On the vamp, the crafter beaded a colorful geometric design with Red, Light Blue, Transparent Navy Blue and Green Seed Beads along with cut Seed Beads in Yellow and Orange. Then the crafter extended the design around the bottoms of the moccasins. Moosehide Leather Lacings serve as ties. These moccasins do not have a lining and have soft soles.
These moccasins came from a collection. A previous owner wore them. They show minimal wear and the beadwork is intact. Someone wrote R and L on the soles. They are in very good, wearable condition. Add them to your collection or share them with a favorite child. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Child Moosehide measure about 6.25 inches long x about 2.25 inches wide at the widest point. They stand about 2.5 inches tall at the cuff. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Child Moosehide measure about 6.25 inches long x about 2.25 inches wide at the widest point. They stand about 2.5 inches tall at the cuff. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Center Seam Mens are in new condition. The crafter made them with soft Braintanned Deerskin Leather. Then the crafter attached black velveteen to the cuffs. He or she attached dark blue bias tape around each cuff. Then the crafter added a simple row of White Seed Beads on top of the bias tape. These are very basic, sewn center seam moccasins with soft soles.
We got these men’s moccasins from a collection. It does not look like anyone ever wore them and they are in like new condition. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Center Seam Mens measure about 10.75 inches long x about 4 inches wide at the widest point. They stand about 3 inches tall at the cuff. One of a Kind!
For the collector! The classic style beadwork on these Moccasins Antique Iroquois Style Brown makes them a collector’s delight. The artisan made these soft sole moccasins with tobacco colored Deerskin Leather with puckered toes. He or she added brown velveteen cuffs and vamps. The crafter beaded a classic floral design on the vamps with 8/0 Pony Beads in complementary colors. Transparent Red pairs with Cheyenne Pink, White pairs with Clear, Crow Pale Blue pairs with Pony Trader Blue, Dark Green pairs with Transparent Cheyenne Green and Greasy Yellow pairs with Transparent Amber. A few brass sequins accentuate the design. Two rows of White Seed Beads surround the floral design.
The velveteen cuffs feature zigzag designs in Transparent Amber. Two rows of White Seed Beads surround the zigzags. The crafter edged the cuffs with red fabric. He or she also lined the moccasins with cotton fabric.
These Moccasins Antique Iroquois Style Brown came from a collection. They show minimal signs of wear. You will see some of the beads have been lost from the vamps and the fabric is worn in places. The edges of the vamps look tattered. We are selling these as collectible only. One of a Kind!
These moccasins measure about 10.75 inches long x about 3.5 inches wide. They stand about 3 inches high at the cuff. One of a kind!
These Moccasins Moosehide Cree Style feature a bright geometric design on the vamps. The crafter made them with heavy braintanned Moose hide Leather in a classic Cree Native American style. On the vamp, the crafter beaded a geometric design with Transparent Blue, Turquoise and Transparent Red Seed Beads. Then the crafter created a fringed cuff with Moosehide leather lacing for ties. He or she attached Rawhide soles to the bottom. These moccasins do not have a lining. One of a Kind!
This pair of moccasins came from a collection. They show wear especially on the soles. The beadwork is intact. You will see marks on the leather where insects have caused some damage. They are in wearable condition. These Moccasins Moosehide Cree Style measure about 11.25 inches long x about 4 inches wide at the widest point. They stand about 3 inches tall at the cuff. One of a Kind!
These Moccasins Northern Plains Style Women’s are ready to wear! The crafter made them with Braintanned Deerskin Leather. She sewed them together with sinew. For the soles, she used Bison hide. She used lazy stitch to create a simple beaded design on the vamps and around the bottom of the moccasins. The design features White, Light Blue and Yellow Seed Beads. These moccasins come with stand up cuffs and Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing ties.
These women’s moccasins measure 9.5 inches long and 3.5 inches wide on the sole. They stand about 3.5 inches high. The crafter says they are a women’s size 7.5. They are new and ready to wear! One of a Kind!
Deertan Leather Moccasin Kit features Deertan cowhide, which is very durable but soft like Deerhide. The Deertan Leather Moccasin Kit includes cut and pre-punched leather pieces. So you can lace them together with the included lacing! They come with cushioned insoles that are already attached, too!
These moccasin kits come in sizes estimated for Women. The Extra Small size is about 8″ Long. Therefore, Children’s sizes should be the same. For Men’s sizes, select 1-2 sizes larger.
Extra Small (4-5)
Small (6-7)
Medium (8-9)
Large (10-11)
X Large (12-13)
If you would like a more authentic type of moccasin, try our own Plume Eastern Woodland Moccasin Kit. That kit includes Deerskin Leather and instructions to make a pair of moccasins that fit your measurements.
These fully beaded brain tanned Plains Style Child Moccasins have Rawhide Soles. The crafter used 10/0 seed beads in a rainbow of colors including white, turquoise, orange, yellow, greasy yellow, cobalt blue, and dark red to make the the geometric design. The moccasins and laces are made of smoke deerskin leather. There is some bead loss on the back by both heals and a few white beads on the top of one moccasin.
These moccasins measure 9 inches long from heal to toe. The widest part of the hard sole measures 3 inches and the heal measures 2 inches.
These Antique Lakota Style Moccasins will make a superb addition to your collection! Made around 1890, the crafter used Braintanned Deerskin Leather to make these men’s Moccasins with real sinew. He or she used White, White Center Red, Greasy Yellow, Cobalt Blue and Transparent Green Seed Beads to create the lazy stitch design. They are fully beaded including the cuffs and tongue flap. They have hard soles made from Bison rawhide. One Moccasin still has the antiqued Tin Cones attached to the tongue flap. Both retain parts of the ties. They measure 11.5″ long x 4″ wide. They stand 2.5″ tall.
These Moccasins have been worn by the original owner. You will see Bead loss , some of which is due to Bead breakage because the Beads are so old. They are in very good condition for their age.
These Antique Prairie Style Moccasins feature colorful floral designs using unusual bead colors. Besides Cheyenne Pink and Arapaho Green, the artist used Turquoise, Clear Yellow and Clear Purple beads. The artist created these moccasins from Braintanned Deerskin leather and sewed them together with real sinew. They have soft soles. He or she did the beadwork with cotton thread.
We believe these moccasins come from around the turn of the 20th century. A previous owner wore them. You will see minimal bead loss and some water staining on the leather. They remain in very good condition for their age.
These moccasins measures 9″ long x 3.5″ wide. They stand 3″ high to the top of the cuff.
These Adult High Top Brain Tanned Moccasins are made with brain tanned moose hide leather. The crafter designed the vamp with black felt bordered by colorful threadwork. These moccasins are made with a center seam construction. A previous owner wore these Moccasins. You will see signs of wear but they are still usable.
These Moccasins measure about 10″ long x 4.″ at the widest point. They stand about 13″ tall.
These Striped Morning Star Antique Moccasins are made with brain tanned Deerskin Leather. The crafter used White, Black and Transparent Red seed beads in the design on the vamps and heal. The moccasins have Rawhide soles.
These Moccasins measure about 10.75″ long x 3.75″ at the widest point. They stand about 3″ tall. A previous owner wore these Moccasins. You will see signs of wear on them however they remain in good wearable condition.
These Moccasins Antique Morning Star are made with brain tanned Deerskin Leather. The crafter used White, Green and Transparent Red seed beads in the design on the vamps and heal. The moccasins have Rawhide soles.
These Moccasins measure about 9.5″ long x 3.75″ at the widest point. They stand about 3″ tall. A previous owner wore these Moccasins. You will see signs of wear on them however they remain in good wearable condition.
Add these antique Iroquois Style Youth Moccasins to your collection, made early 1900’s to 1920s. The crafter made these moccasins with deer skin leather. He or she added black felt cuffs lined with white and black beads. Then they added blue cotton fabric with a beaded toe vamp. They used white, yellow, navy, clear, pink and transparent pink in the design. This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure 6″ long x 2″ wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
Add these antique Iroquois Style Infant Moccasins to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with deer skin leather. He or she added black felt cuffs lined with white and green beads. Then they added red cotton fabric with a beaded toe vamp. The red cotton fabric has been damaged and only shows in a few places on the pair. They used white, green, transparent green, blue, transparent blue, clear, and gray seed beads in the design. This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure 3.5″ long x 1″ wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
Iroquois Style Moccasins with Beaded Cuffs and Vamp
Add these antique Beaded Iroquois Style Infant Moccasins to your collection. The crafter made these moccasins with deer skin leather. He or she added black felt cuffs lined with white and blue beads. Then they added pink cotton fabric with a beaded toe vamp. The pink cotton fabric has some fading but is in overall good condition. They used white, transparent green, blue, transparent amber, clear, and mustard seed beads along with gray basket beads in the design. This style of moccasins were made by using one piece of leather for the bottom and then adding the vamp and cuff. Later as the bottom became worn, the vamp and cuff could be removed and attached to a new piece of leather.
These moccasins measure 4.5″ long x 1.5″ wide at the middle with a smaller pointed toe. One of a kind!
These sweet little handmade vamp style moccasins are looking for a home in your collection! The crafter made them with Braintanned Deerskin Leather with a wool cuff. He or she decorated them with White Center Red, Clear and Clear Yellow Seed Beads. We believe the crafter made these moccasins before the 1940s.
The Moccasins measure 4″ long x 1.5″ high. The silk ribbon trim has frayed. They are no longer in wearable condition, but they will make nice addition to your collection!
Infant Deerskin Moccasins will make the perfect gift for a new baby! These Moccasins are handmade with butter-soft white Deerskin Leather. They have soft soles and measure 3.5″ long from toe to heel.
Gathers around the ankles help keep these Infant Moccasins on baby’s feet. Any new Mom will love to receive these.
These fully Beaded Royal Blue with Diamonds Moccasins are new and have never been worn. The crafter used 10/0 seed beads in royal blue, turquois, red, orange yellow, white and a few beads of navy in the design. The moccasins and laces are made of white deerskin leather and have hard leather soles.
These moccasins measure 10.5 inches long from heel to toe. The widest part of the sole measures 3.75 inches and the heel measures 2.75 inches.
These Plains style Fully Beaded Moccasins with Buffalo Tracks design have rawhide soles. The brain tanned Deerskin Leather is beaded with white, blue, red and green seed beads. These moccasins are in good shape with no major bead loss. A previous owner wore them so they show some soiling and staining but remain in good overall condition. Wear with care or simply admire them!
These moccasins measure 11″ long by 3.75″ wide at the instep. They stand about 3.25″ high at the cuff.
Make these Antique Hopi Style Moccasins a centerpiece of your collection! Traditional Hopi Women’s Moccasins feature strips of Braintanned Deerskin that wrap around the calves. These Moccasins have brown suede vamps and Braintanned Deerskin strips. The soles are Rawhide. Handmade Silver Buttons hold the strips. (There are 3 on one and 2 on the other).
These Moccasins stand about 14″ tall. The foot measures 9.75″ long x 4.5″ wide. A previous owner wore them. We are selling them as a collectible.
Brighten up your wardrobe with these fully beaded vintage Red Moccasins! The crafter used Smoke colored Deerskin to make the Moccasins He created geometric designs in Yellow, Orange, Turquoise and White Seed Beads on the Red background. On the vamp he added a Water Bird motif in Black Seed Beads. Red edge beading appears around the cuffs. The soles are Strap Leather. A couple pieces of Deerskin Leather Lacing serve as ties.
A previous owner wore these Moccasins. You will find them in very good, wearable condition. They measure 11″ long x 4″ wide. They stand approximately 3″ high at the cuff. One of a Kind!
Use our Plains Indian Moccasin Pattern to construct your own leather moccasins! The Native Americans of the Plains wear a basic two piece moccasin similar to these.
Each tribe adds their own variations to the shape and style. They apply variations to the shape of the tongue, the sole, the fringe and the decorate elements. Native Americans commonly embellish their moccasins with Seed Beads, Porcupine Quills and/or Metal Cones.
This pattern includes instructions for working with leather and a glossary.
You will need Leather measuring 13″ x 24″ for the uppers, 2 pieces of Leather or Rawhide measuring 11.5″ x 5″ for the soles. The pattern accommodates Men’s sizes 7 – 12 and Women’s sizes 5 – 10.
You will love our handmade softsole Center Seam Moccasins. We make them with buttery soft Top Grain Deerskin Leather. Wear them as they are or decorate them with your own beading, ribbon or quillwork. These moccasins are custom made to order.
Please send us the length of the child’s foot, the circumference of their foot at the instep and a foot tracing. You will need to mail this to us to ensure we have the correct size for the foot tracing.
Our mailing address:
The Wandering Bull, LLC
PO Box 496
Washington, NH 03280
Call us (800-430-2855) if you have any questions. Please allow 4 weeks for delivery.
These Women’s Kiowa Style Rawhide Soles Moccasins are made with commercial smoked deer skin leather. The crafter made them in the Southern Plains Style with latigo soles. He or she beaded a thin geometric design around the toe and outside of the boots with periwinkle, black, white, red, orange and yellow seed beads. The top of the boot is decorated with a geometric design as well as the flap. He or she then added 40 metal spots to the front of the flap and beaded the edge with metallic 9/0 cuts. You will see signs of wear on the leather but they are nicely constructed and in good shape.
These Moccasins measure about 9.75″ long x 3.5.″ at the widest point. They stand about 14″ tall where the leather flaps over at the top of the boot.
These Antique Northern Plains Style Moccasins are in excellent condition and ready to add to your collection! The crafter used Braintanned Deerskin Leather and Real Sinew to make them. He or she used lazy stitch to create a white background with geometric designs. Blue, Orange, Green and Red Seed Beads make up the designs. The soles are Rawhide. Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as ties.
You will find these Moccasins are in amazing condition for their age. The Leather is a bit stiff but there is no bead loss. They measure 10.25″ long x 4″ at the widest point. They stand 4″ tall at the cuff. One of a Kind!
We offer Heavy Strap Leather cut to size for making moccasin soles. We use the same Strap Leather that you will find ideal for Leather Belts, Bustle foundations and other projects requiring durability.
The Tan Strap Leather weight is about 6-8 oz. You will find it flexible enough to turn when making moccasin soles!
We sell these cut Soles by the pair. Each piece measures approximately 5″ x 12″.
These contemporary vamp styled infant moccasins are made of brain tanned deer hide and are constructed with a center seam. The crafter sewed them with thread and made a beautiful floral beaded design. They were made in the 1980s and are still in good wearable condition. The bottoms have some darkening and one of the cuffs has a small hole.
Make a basic pair of pucker-toe softsole moccasin with cuffs. Cuffs can be worn down or tied up for extra protection. Everyday moccasins were left plain, but they can be decorated with beads, ribbon or wool. You will need Leather and 1/8″ leather lacing, paper for the patters, awl, scissors and marking pen. We have an Eastern woodland’s Moccasin Kit with the materials you need to make your own!
This pair of antique moccasins was crafted in the early 20th century. The crafter was probably a Northeastern Algonquin from the eastern part of Canada. Their origin is determined by the construction and decoration of the moccasins.
The moccasins themselves are constructed with Braintanned Deerskin. Native Americans tanned their own deerhides using the brain of the animal to soften the hide. After it was soaked and worked, it was smoked to preserve it. Until Europeans brought commercial tanning methods to North America, all animal leather was braintanned. The moccasins were sewn together with cotton thread instead of real animal sinew, so they were created in the historical period. Continue reading Antique Moccasins: Montaignais Naskapi
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
Glovers Needles are ideal for sewing leather because they have a tri-cornered point, rather than a blunt, round point. You will find them very useful for moccasin construction and any heavy sewing.
These Needles come in several sizes. Size 1 is the largest. For light leather work (like medicine pouches) we suggest using a Size 8. You can use a Size 10 to sew 10/0 beads to leather.
We sell these Needles in packages of 5 or 25.
Available in 5 Sizes. Size 1 is the largest, size 10 is the smallest.
You will find our Leather Awl a handy sewing accessory. A Leather Awl is invaluable when you need to sew leather or construct your own leather moccasins. Use the Leather Awl to pre-punch holes in your leather. Then you can use Deerskin Leather Lacing to sew it together. Use our Jumbo Perma-Lok Needle to hold the Leather Lacing as you draw it through your awl holes.
You will wonder how you got along without our useful Leather Awl!
Natural Beeswax is a handy sewing accessory! Rub it on your thread to prevent it from tangling while you sew. It is invaluable when you are sewing leather and constructing moccasins. You will wonder how you got along without it!
We include a small piece in our Master Beadwork Kits, our Deluxe Mighty Mini Beadwork Kit and our Peyote Stitch Beadwork Kit. You will not need it when you are using Imitation Sinew, which is already waxed.
We sell this in 1 oz cakes for $2.50 each. Buy 3 or more for $2.25 each. Buy 16 or more for $2.00 each!
Imported Beaded Rosettes are the economical alternative to add classic designs to your Native American clothing and accessories. You can use them on Dance Bustles, and other Native American Regalia like Aprons, Leather Pouches and Moccasins. We offer several styles and sizes of Imported Beaded Rosettes. Not all styles are available in all sizes.
Flag and Medicine Wheel designs are only available in 2″, 3″ and 4″ sizes.
Choose from 7 Styles!
0 Flag
1 Four Winds
2 Medicine Wheel
3 Sunburst
4 Feather
5 Diamond Hill
6 Starburst
7 Turtle
8 Thunderbird
The designs for these Rosettes will vary with the size.
Our exclusive Bear Paw Rosettes feature Chris’ own Bear Paw design! The Bear Paw appears on a bright Orange or Blue background surrounded by the colors of the Four Directions: Black, White, Red and Yellow.
Use our Bear Paw Rosettes on Native American Dance Bustles. Attach them to Hats, Jackets, Moccasins, Leather Bags . . . anywhere you want to show your Native American affinity with the Great Bear Spirit! Choose Bright Orange or Blue.
Soft, supple Elk hides provide a lot of material to work with! You will find them perfect for Moccasins, Bags and projects that can use a heavier hide than deerskin.
These hides measure at least 20 square feet. The suede side of our current stock is very nice.
We price these by the square foot they vary in size.
We sell our Elk Hides by the hide. Choose from the sizes listed.
Soft, supple Elk hides provide a lot of material to work with! You will find them perfect for Moccasins, Bags and projects that can use a heavier hide than deerskin.
We price these by the square foot. We sell our Elk Hides by the hide. Choose from the sizes listed.
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin:
You are looking at our Deerskin (Top Grain) #2 – Black – Top Grain Deerskin has a smooth side and a suede side. Top Grain Leather refers to the outer side of a hide that contains the epidermis or skin layer. The tannery does not do anything to Top Grain hides in order to remove any imperfections on the surface. They only remove the hair. The grain remains in its natural state. This results in the best fiber strength, and greater durability. The natural Full-Grain surface wears better than other leather.
#2 Deerskin has some holes and imperfections. The tannery measures and marks the square footage on the Deerskin Hides.
You will find #2 Top Grain Deerskin hides perfect for making Moccasins, Bags, Eastern style Leggings, Leather Aprons, Deerskin Lace and much more!
We sell by the hide. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin:
You are looking at our Deerskin (Top Grain) #2 – White 2 to 3 ounce– Top Grain Deerskin has a smooth side and a suede side. Top Grain Leather refers to the outer side of a hide that contains the epidermis or skin layer. The tannery does not do anything to Top Grain hides in order to remove any imperfections on the surface. They only remove the hair. The grain remains in its natural state. This results in the best fiber strength, and greater durability. The natural Full-Grain surface wears better than other leather.
#2 Deerskin has some holes and imperfections. The tannery measures and marks the square footage on the Deerskin Hides.
You will find #2 Top Grain Deerskin hides perfect for making Moccasins, Bags, Eastern style Leggings, Leather Aprons, Deerskin Lace and much more!
We sell by the hide. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin:
You are looking at our Deerskin (Top Grain) #2 – Cream – Top Grain Deerskin has a smooth side and a suede side. Top Grain Leather refers to the outer side of a hide that contains the epidermis or skin layer. The tannery does not do anything to Top Grain hides in order to remove any imperfections on the surface. They only remove the hair. The grain remains in its natural state. This results in the best fiber strength, and greater durability. The natural Full-Grain surface wears better than other leather.
#2 Deerskin has some holes and imperfections. The tannery measures and marks the Deerskin Hides. We price them by the square foot according to color, uniformity, useable area, garment quality and shade.
You will find #2 Top Grain Deerskin hides perfect for making Moccasins, Bags, Eastern style Leggings, Leather Aprons, Deerskin Lace and much more!
We sell by the hide. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin:
You are looking at our Deerskin (Top Grain) #2 – Gold. Top Grain Deerskin has a smooth side and a suede side. Top Grain Leather refers to the outer side of a hide that contains the epidermis or skin layer. The tannery does not do anything to Top Grain hides in order to remove any imperfections on the surface. They only remove the hair. The grain remains in its natural state. This results in the best fiber strength, and greater durability. The natural Full-Grain surface wears better than other leather.
#2 Deerskin has some holes and imperfections. The tannery measures and marks the square footage on the Deerskin Hides.
You will find #2 Top Grain Deerskin hides perfect for making Moccasins, Bags, Eastern style Leggings, Leather Aprons, Deerskin Lace and much more!
We sell by the hide. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin:
You are looking at our Deerskin (Top Grain) #2 – Dark Brown. Top Grain Deerskin has a smooth side and a suede side. Top Grain Leather refers to the outer side of a hide that contains the epidermis or skin layer. The tannery does not do anything to Top Grain hides in order to remove any imperfections on the surface. They only remove the hair. The grain remains in its natural state. This results in the best fiber strength, and greater durability. The natural Full-Grain surface wears better than other leather.
#2 Deerskin has some holes and imperfections. The tannery measures and marks the square footage on the Deerskin Hides.
You will find #2 Top Grain Deerskin hides perfect for making Moccasins, Bags, Eastern style Leggings, Leather Aprons, Deerskin Lace and much more!
We sell by the hide. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin:
You are looking at our Deerskin (Top Grain) #2 – Smoke – Top Grain Deerskin has a smooth side and a suede side. Top Grain Leather refers to the outer side of a hide that contains the epidermis or skin layer. The tannery does not do anything to Top Grain hides in order to remove any imperfections on the surface. They only removed the hair. The grain remains in its natural state. This results in the best fiber strength, and greater durability. The natural Full-Grain surface wears better than other leather.
#2 Deerskin has some holes and imperfections. The tannery measures and marks the square footage on the Deerskin Hides.
You will find #2 Top Grain Deerskin hides perfect for making Moccasins, Bags, Eastern style Leggings, Leather Aprons, Deerskin Lace and much more!
We sell by the hide. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin.
You are looking at our Deerskin – White German Tanned. The German Tan colored hides are the closest to real brain tan buckskin. They are sueded on both sides and easy to bead on, so you won’t have to worry about broken needles. These are perfect for making dresses, shirts, moccasins, leggings, and more.
Soft and supple German tanned deer hides provide a lot of square footage and a beautiful color. Sueded on both sides. Imperfections from bug bites on the hide are still visible.
We sell each hide by their square footage. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
Use both 1/4″ and 3/8″ pre-cut Rawhide Lacing to make your own drums! Rawhide is untanned Leather, so it is very hard.
To use this lacing, soak it in warm water for a couple of days to soften it. You will find it has the consistency of wet noodles when it is ready to use. It will shrink when it dries.
You will find Strap Leather (Belt Strap) useful for a variety of projects including belts, guitar or banjo straps, moccasin soles and shoulder straps. Our Strap Leather is top quality Cowhide. We sell it by the square foot.
We carry four colors:
TAN – the lightest color
SADDLE – a dark brown
WHITE – painted on one side, gray on the other
BLACK
Cowhide weight is 7-8 oz. which is a standard belt weight.
TAN leather is about 3/16″ thick, the thickest of our strap
WHITE is also thick, but not quite as thick as the Tan
SADDLE and BLACK are approx. 1/8″ thick and are somewhat more supple than the Tan.
When ordering, please enter the number of Square Feet you want in the Quantity box.
If you have questions about your project and how much square footage you will need, please contact us! Email sales@wanderingbull.com or call 800-430-2855. We will be happy to assist you!
You can also purchase Strap Leather pre-cut in straps of 12″, 24″, 36″, 48″ and 60″ long up to 4″ wide. Click here for cut strips of Strap Leather .
Strap Leather is heavy Cowhide Leather. You will find Strap Leather essential for a variety of projects. You can use it to make belts, guitar or banjo straps, Breastplate Strips, Choker Spacers, Moccasin soles and shoulder straps.
We carry four colors:
TAN – the lightest color
SADDLE – a dark brown
WHITE – painted on one side, gray on the other
BLACK
Straps come pre-cut in lengths of 12″, 24″, 36″, 48″ and 60″. You can choose from seven widths: 0.5″, 1″, 1.5″, 2″ 2.5″, 3″ or 4″.
Metal Cones add a nice metallic shine to your clothing and accessories! Use them to embellish Fringe, Feather Drops and Tassels. You can spruce up your Moccasins, Pouches and other clothing.
Buffalo Hides are heavy and durable. They provide a lot of material to work with! Great for moccasins, bags and projects that can use a heavier hide than deerskin. These hides measure between 20-30 square feet.
Sold by the hide. We currently have Smoke cut hide in stock
If you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help you with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
For more information, view the Denver Art Museum leaflet on the Buffalo and the Indian HERE!
The Wandering Bull offers several types of Deerskin:
You are looking at our Deerskin (Top Grain) #2 – Tobacco – Top Grain Deerskin has a smooth side and a suede side. Top Grain Leather refers to the outer side of a hide that contains the epidermis or skin layer. The tannery does not do anything to Top Grain hides to remove any imperfections on the surface. They only remove the hair. The grain remains in its natural state. This results in the best fiber strength, and greater durability. The natural Full-Grain surface wears better than other leather.
#2 Deerskin has some holes and imperfections. The tannery measures and marks the square foot on the Deerskin Hides.
You will find #2 Top Grain Deerskin hides perfect for making Moccasins, Bags, Eastern style Leggings, Leather Aprons, Deerskin Lace and much more!
We sell by the hide. Please select from available hides listed below. If you do not see the size you need, or if you need help, let us know what you are making and we can help with your selection (1-800-430-2855).
Soft, supple Elk hides Tobacco color provide a lot of material to work with! You will find them perfect for Moccasins, Bags and projects that can use a heavier hide than deerskin.
These hides average about 20 square feet. The suede side of our current stock is very nice. We price these by the square foot. They vary in size.
We sell our Elk Hides by the hide. Choose from the sizes listed.
Among the Indians of North America. By William C. Orchard. Softcover. 82 pages.
This reprint of the 1916 original edition is a classic study of Native American Porcupine Quillwork. It outlines several techniques for decorating items with Porcupine Quills including Wrapping, Weaving, and Sewing. Native Americans have used Porcupine Quills to decorate Moccasins, Knife Sheaths, Birchbark containers and more!
You will find it full of Black & White photographs of items decorated with Quills, line drawings of techniques and four pages of color plates.
Traditionally Beaver Pelts were valuable trade items. Native Americans used these skins to make clothing and blankets. Today, crafters use the fur for mittens, moccasins liners, and other projects. These furs are well tanned and stretched. You will find them extremely soft. They do not come with tails.
These Beaver Pelts measure approx. 31″ x 23″. Limited Quantities!
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!
Wabanakis and Rusticators on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, 1840s – 1920s. By Bunny McBride and Harald E.L. Prins. 185 pgs. Softcover.
This profusely illustrated book focuses on the resourcefulness of Native Americans living on Mount Desert Island in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to maintaining their own heritage, they interacted with the tourists (rusticators) who came to vacation in Bar Harbor. They made and sold items like baskets, moccasins, beadwork, feathers and other items. Some also served as fishing and tour guides. You will read about successes and conflicts the Natives experienced during this time.
These Navajo Style Boots have been well worn. The crafter made them with Braintanned Deerskin Leather with a heavy Bison Leather sole and originally sewn with real sinew. The cuffs come up over the ankle and are secured with cone shaped silver buttons with a copper loop on the back. These Boots have been repaired, closing a hole on the vamp and re-attaching the sole to the top. You will see that they have been well worn and have fabulous patina on the leather. The leather is still very soft and supple.
The Boots measure 10.5″ long x 4.5″ wide. They stand about 7″ high when worn. We are selling them as is. One of a Kind!
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!
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!
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!
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!
This vintage molded figure stands about 2.75″ tall and the base is 1.75″ x 1.25″. We got it from a collection. It is in very good condition. One of a Kind!
Antique Braintanned Leather Bag with Quillwork and Beadwork
This collectible Quilled Antique Bag is a fantastic find! The crafter used Braintanned Deerskin Leather to make the bag. He or she covered the bottom of the bag with Porcupine Quillwork in Red, Green and Orange quills. Then the crafter attached 11 strips covered with more quills in Red, Green, Blue and Yellow. The crafter attached these strips together at the bottom with a single Dark Blue Seed Bead between each one.
Along the sides of the bag, the crafter added Lazy Stitch beadwork in Turquoise, Dark Blue and White Center Red Seed Beads. More Dark Blue Seed Beads appear along one edge of the Quillwork. At the top of the bag, you will see edge beading in White Center Red and Turquoise Seed Beads along with the remains of mostly missing quillwork. At the very bottom you will see the remains of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing fringe or drops.
Native Americans use Quillwork to adorn a wide range of items, including moccasins, leggings, and dresses, as well as personal accessories like bags, pouches, and jewelry. Historically, quillwork was primarily practiced by women, who gathered the quills and prepare them for use. They cleaned, softened, and dyed the quills using natural materials such as berries or roots. This Quilled Antique Bag itself measures 5″ x 2″. The quilled strips are 1.75″ long and the remaining fringe is about 3″ long. Overall the bag measures about 7″ long.
This Bag is very fragile due to its age. You will see some quills and beads are missing, as well as most of the bottom fringe. We are selling it in a Ryker mount to help protect it. One of a Kind!
This pair of antique moccasins was crafted in the early 20th century. The crafter was probably a Northeastern Algonquin from the eastern part of Canada. Their origin is determined by the construction and decoration of the moccasins.
