Neck Bag Abalone Button

Abalone Button Neck Bag

This charming Neck Bag Abalone Button will make a perfect accessory. Master Craftsman Andy Bullock made it from heavy Braintanned Deerskin Leather.  On the front, He added a 0.75 inch Abalone Button.  From this he attached two drops strung with glass Chevron Beads, White Center Red Crow Beads, Blue Crow Beads and two Deer Dew Claws.  You open and close this bag with the Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing closure.  Andy strung the tie closure with White Center Red Crow Beads, Brass Beads, Blue Crow Beads and White Crow Beads.

This Neck Bag Abalone Button measures just about 3 inches long x 1.75 inches wide.  The Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing measures 14 inches long.  Additionally, you can adjust the length for your preferred fit.  One of a kind!

A Native American neck bag is a small, often beautifully crafted pouch that hangs around the neck. These bags, also known as neck pouches or amulet bags, are traditionally used for carrying small, personal items and are often adorned with intricate designs that hold cultural significance. Crafters make these types of bags from soft, durable materials like leather. The material choice often depends on the specific traditions and available resources.

Braintanning deerskin is a time consuming, hands-on process.  Native Americans processed all of their Leather this way before the advent of commercial tanning.  The saying is that every animal has a brain large enough to tan its own hide.  Most tanners smoke their braintanned hides.  The tanner smoked the deerskin our crafter used to make this Neck Bag Abalone Button. This prevents the hide from becoming stiff if it gets wet and acts as a preservative.  You may see unsmoked braintanned hides which have a lovely white color, but they are liable to harden if they become wet.

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