Wapegnaki with Horse Hair

Wapegnaki with Horse Hair

Don’t miss this amazing Wapegnaki with Horse Hair.  Master Craftsman Andy Bullock makes One of a Kind Wapegnakis for us. Andy made this one with Braintanned Deerskin Leather with Lazy Stitch Beadwork. He chose Cobalt Blue, Turquoise, Red, and White Seed Beads for the main design. He added edge beading in Turquoise Seed Beads.  At the bottom, Andy attached six drops that consist of White Center Red Tile Beads, 1.25 inch long Tin Cones and 21 inch long White Horsehair.

At the top,  Andy attached  four drops strung with White, Black, Yellow and White Center Red Tube Beads and Trade beads with Deerskin Leather Lacing tassels.  He topped the piece with a 2.25 inch Brass Concho. He covered the back with red calico fabric. This Wapegnaki measures 30 inches long overall. The beadwork strip measures 6.5 inches  long. You can hang it for display or wear it with the attached Deerskin Leather Lacing tie at the top.  One of a Kind!

Native American Hair Ornament

Wapegnaki is a name for a Plains Indian Hair Ornament.  These Hair Ornaments typically feature a strip of beadwork or quillwork with a length of hair coming from the bottom. They might also have feathers and tassels attached to them.  A wapegnaki is a traditional Plains Indian hair ornament. These ornaments typically feature a strip of decorative work, sometimes backed with rawhide or leather.  Crafters adorn them with elements like horsehair, feathers, tassels, or tin cones. The designs often incorporate vibrant colors and patterns, reflecting cultural significance and artistic skill.
Wapegnakis are not only decorative but also hold cultural and ceremonial importance. Pieces like this Wapegnaki with Horse Hair are often worn as part of traditional regalia during dances or special events. The craftsmanship involved in creating a wapegnaki showcases the artisan’s attention to detail and respect for tradition.

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