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.
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.
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.
Click here to see other deerskin splits colors in stock.
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.
Get just the White! You will find Scrap White Deerskin Splits useful for small crafts. This scrap bag comes with four pieces of White Deerskin Split leather. Each piece measures less than a square foot (for example 10″ x 9″).
If you need larger square footage for a project, please see our regular White Deer Splits.
We have limited stock of these White Deerskin Splits, so get yours today!
Imitation Sinew or Artificial Sinew is a nylon cord that looks and splits almost like real Sinew. The fibers are waxy and uniform in width and color. They are available in Single Ply and Multi Ply. The Multi Ply can be used as is for a heavy duty thread, or it can be split into thinner pieces. We recommend this product for heavy sewing and construction of craft projects. It is popular for making dream catchers (as the webbing).
Single Ply Imitation Sinew comes in Natural color only. It is a single strand. You get approximately 166 yards per ounce. Choose 1 oz or 4 oz spools.
Multi – Ply Sinew can be split into up to 4 individual strands. For extra strength, keep the plies together.
You can purchase Multi Ply Sinew in Natural, Black and White in 1 oz, 4 oz and 8 oz spools. Red, Yellow and Green Multi ply only comes in 8 oz spools. You will get approximately 40 yards of Sinew per ounce.
Traditionally Yours – CD Michael R Denny Mi’kmaq Drums/Young & Old
Traditionally Yours by Stoney Bear’s Michael R Denny features historical Ko’Jua social dance songs. He plays these songs with a split Ash Rattle. He has also composed some new contemporary Powwow Songs.
Song list:
Bring Your Younger Sister – JUKWA’LUK KWE’JI’JUWOW
Water – KO’JUA SAMQWAN
Brook – KO’JUA SIPU’JI’J
Little White Footed Dog – WAPIKATJI’J
In the Mountains – KO’JUA KMTNIKTUK
In the Forest – KO’JUA NIPUKTUK
Go After Them, Stand Your Ground – AJINE’ WAR SONG
You will find our Scrap Deerskin Leather useful for small craft projects and leather-working. We bag pieces of Top Grain Deerskin and Deerskin Leather Splits together and sell them at a discounted price.
Deerskin Leather scrap pieces come in assorted sizes and mixed colors. We pack them into a 6″ x 9″ Ziploc bag.
We also offer scrap pieces of Elk Hide as we have them. Elk Hide is thicker than Deerskin, so you will not get as many pieces. We pack these in a 6″ x 9″ Ziploc bag.
This Large Square Ash Basket will make a nice addition to your collection! The basket is constructed with split ash in natural and a dyed red color. The basket maker used a variety of split ash widths to create the design. The basket is in good condition with very few breaks in the splints.
The basket measures 12.25″ long and 12.25″ wide. It stands 5.75″ tall.
This Basket Ash Brown Contemporary needs a special place in your collection! The basket maker used natural Ash splints interspersed with warm Brown and light Green splints. She covered the outside of the Basket with natural colored curls. Around the edge of the lid and the top of the basket, the basket maker wove Sweetgrass strands. The crafter wrapped a few bits of ash splints together to create a handle for the lid. This basket stands about 2.5 inches tall. The top diameter measures 3.5 inches. It is in new condition! One of a Kind!
Native American tribes in the Northeast make baskets out of many materials including birch bark, split wood of ash trees and sweetgrass, the strongest being those made from the wood of brown or black ash trees, known as basket trees. Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American tribes use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
Our newest Base Metal Pendant – Fancy Eagle Head will add some sparkle to your jewelry projects! The Fancy Eagle Head pendant features precision cuts that reflect light!
Use our Round Leather Lacing to string one with some Glass Crow Beads. Additionally, you can attach one to a Split Ring Key Ring for a quick and easy gift!
This pendant measures 0.75″ not including the bail. It is silver colored and reflects light and color!
These natural Buffalo Horns Matched Pair are ready to use for a headdress or display. Cut and use the horn as material for craft projects. You can also use them to make Split Horn Bonnets or a wall display. A previous owner used these horns. He or she drilled four holes in each of them. You will see that some of the holes have cracked.
Each of these Buffalo Horns Matched Pair measure about 8 inches long. The openings measure about 2.5 inches in diameter. The end tips are not identical (see photo). We are selling them in a set, as is. One of a Kind!
This antique Basket Ash Harvest will stand out in your collection! The basket maker used narrow natural Ash splints interspersed with Red splints. He or she added a reinforcing piece of ash wood to the rim. The red splints have faded on the inside and outside. You can see more of the original colors on the outside. The basket maker made the bottom of the basket square, and created a round top with the reinforcing wood rim.
We got the basket from a collection. It was likely originally used to harvest produce. You will see cracks in the splints, mostly on the bottom. There are also stains and signs of wear. Structurally it is in good condition. The basket stands about 10.5 inches tall. The top diameter measures approximately 18 inches. The bottom measures about 15 inches across. Due to its age, we recommend using this basket for display one. One of a Kind!
Basket Making
Native American tribes in the Northeast make baskets out of many materials including birch bark, split wood of ash trees and sweetgrass, the strongest being those made from the wood of brown or black ash trees, known as basket trees. Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American tribes use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
Large Round Ash Basket with Cover and Side Handles
This Basket Ash Side Handles will complement your decor and provide storage space! The basket maker used narrow natural Ash splints interspersed with warm Brown, Green and Purple splints. He or she created small side handles with curls of heavier pieces of ash wood. The cover does not have a handle. The colored splints on the cover have faded on the outside. You can see the original colors on the inside. We got the basket from a collection. There are a few minor cracks in the splints. Structurally it is in very good condition. The basket stands about 7.5 inches tall. The top diameter measures 12.5 inches. One of a Kind!
Basket Making
Native American tribes in the Northeast make baskets out of many materials including birch bark, split wood of ash trees and sweetgrass, the strongest being those made from the wood of brown or black ash trees, known as basket trees. Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American tribes use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
These natural Bison Horns will make very large Powder Horns. Cut the horn and use it to make a Horn Roach Spreader. You can also use them to make Split Horn Bonnets, Horn Rattles and more.
These horns are natural black. They come minimally cleaned. Choose:
Cleaned and Scraped Approx 8″ – 10″ long with a 4″ diameter opening
Cleaned and left rough Approx 11″ long with a 4″ diameter opening
We sell these Horns individually. These are a natural product, so allow for variations.
This Basket Large Ash with Wood Handle will make an attractive storage container or addition to your basket collection. The basketmaker created this basket with natural ash wood splints. He or she incorporated Brown, Yellow and Green splints into the design. A wood handle makes it easy to carry. You will see fading of the colored splints on the outside and minimal splits in some of the splints. The bottom remains intact, though dusty. Someone wrote ‘1936’ on the bottom in pencil. This basket stands 11″ high (not including the handle) x 16″ x 10″. We got the basket from a collection. It is in good, usable condition. One of a Kind!
Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American tribes use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
By Tom Porter for Native North American Travelling College. 10 pgs. Softcover.
Drum & Rattle Making provides instructions for making a traditional Water Drum. It includes tips for preventing cracking and splitting. It also offers instructions for making a Horn Rattle. The instructions are written in a conversational style. You will find a list of Social Songs at the end with notes on which instruments accompany them.
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!
This Large Sewing Basket comes with two Pincushions! The basketmaker used braided Sweetgrass and Dark Green Ash Splints to create this round Basket. A piece of braided Sweetgrass with decorative curls serves as a handle on the slightly concave lid.
Inside you will find two Velveteen Pincushions with Sweetgrass & Ash Splint bases. One has brown Velveteen and measures 2″ in diameter. The other has lost its Velveteen nap and measures 3″ in diameter.
The Sewing Basket measures 9.75″ in diameter and stands 3.5″ tall with the lid on. You will see minor split breakage on the bottom. Otherwise, this Basket is in very good condition.
This Sewing Kit Basket made with Ash & Sweetgrass comes with a thimble, and an attached pincushion and thimble holder! The basketmaker used braided Sweetgrass and Red Ash Splints to create this round Basket. The lid has a small yarn bow in the center. The Pincushion is made with red velveteen and ash and still has three pins. The thimble holder is made of sweetgrass with the same red velveteen fabric lining the inside and rim.
You will see minor split breakage on the bottom. Otherwise, this Basket is in very good condition.
The Sewing Basket measures 8″ in diameter and stands 2.5″ tall with the lid on. The pincushion measures 2.5″ in diameter and the thimble hold is 1″ in diameter.
This Penobscot Style Basket with Twists will make a nice addition to your collection. The basket maker used tan and brown split ash and made an unusual designed bottom. The basket has nice oak loop handles.
The basket measures 6.25″ tall and the opening measures 4.5″ x 5″.
Add this beautiful Lidded Sweetgrass & Ash Basket to your collection or use it to store crafting supplies! The basket maker made it with braided Sweetgrass and dyed Ash Splints. Most of the color on the splints has faded on the outside, but peek inside and you will find Blue & Green splits.
This Basket measures 7″ in diameter and stands 3″ high with the lid on. It is in very good condition with few breaks in the splints.
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!
Our Polished Steer Horns (Cow Horns) will make great Powder Horns. You can also use them to make Split Horn Bonnets, Horn Rattles and more.
The colors range from off-white to black. We sell our Steer Horns individually. If you order two, we will do our best to match them as a pair. These are a natural product, so allow for variations.
You will find these Base Metal Pendants perfect to add to a necklace! Use our Round Leather Lacing to string one with some Glass Crow Beads. Additionally, you can attach them to a split ring keyring for a quick and easy gift!
The pendant sizes range from 1.25″ to 2″.
Select from seven designs:
Small Feather 1.25″ (feather pattern on both sides)
This Leather Marking Pen is just what you need when you want to mark your cutting lines on Top Grain or Strap Leather. The Leather Marking Pen leaves a silver mark that you can rub off when you are finished.
Use the Leather Marking Pen instead of a pencil or seamstress chalk when marking patterns or cut lines for leather projects.
Draw on the grain side (not the suede side). Do not use the Leather Marking Pen on suede or Leather Splits.
Purchase Replacement Blades for our Leather Lace Maker Tool. This package of replacements includes 10 blades.
Our Leather Lace Maker Tool allows you to make your own continuous Deerskin Lace from Top Grain Leather. You can create Leather Lacing that is 1/4″ wide or 1/8″ wide.
You will find our Lace Maker Tool a convenient and useful way to use up your scrap leather pieces! Plus, you can use our Lace Maker with both Top Grain Deerskin and Cowhide. You will need a full bodied leather. Deerskin splits, which are sueded on both sides, are too thin to use with the Leather Lace Maker.
Our Leather Lace Maker Tool allows you to make your own continuous Deerskin Lace from Top Grain Leather. Use it to create Leather Lacing that is 1/4″ wide or 1/8″ wide.
You will find this tool a convenient and useful way to use up your scrap leather pieces! You can use our Lace Maker with both Top Grain Deerskin and Cowhide. To successfully use our Lacemaker, you will need a full bodied leather. Deerskin splits, which are sueded on both sides, are too thin to use with the Leather Lace Maker.
The Lace Maker comes with printed instructions and one razor blade. You can also purchase Replacement Blades.
Real Buffalo Backstrap Sinew. You will find this great for quality craft projects when nylon will just not work. Elk is similar to Buffalo. We will offer it as we have it available
Real Sinew is a must for restoration projects.
These Strips vary in width but average 21 to 30″ long. This is a natural product, so expect variations.
Real Deer Sinew made from deer backstrap. You will find this the best sewing material for quality craft projects when nylon will just not work. It is a must for restoration and reproduction craft projects.
Crafters will find it ideal for fine Beadwork and Sewing.
The individual strips vary in width but average 12″ – 14″ long.
The price is per piece. Deer Sinew is a natural product and must be softened and split before it can be used. Animals will also find it tasty to eat!
We also offer Imitation Sinew on spools. Click here for Imitation Sinew.
You will find patterns for a variety of accessories in our Plume Women’s Leather Accessories Patterns. Native American women used accessories like these for their everyday activities. They expressed their tribal affiliations through the decorations they added to the items. We recommend that you research the decorating styles for the tribe you wish to design for.
This pack includes pattern for the following:
Tobacco Pouch
Mirror Pouch
Ration Card Bag
Fringed Bag
Side Fringed Bag
Knife Sheath
Scissors Pouch
Awl Case
Most of these require small amounts of leather, up to 12.5″ x 10″. The Knife Sheath and the Awl Case also need a piece of Rawhide measuring 5″ x 8″ or 9″ as a lining. You may use lightweight Deerskin Leather Splits for some of these items. For some items, like the Knife Sheath, you may choose to use Cowhide Strap Leather. If you wish to add fringe, please purchase additional Leather for that.
