Add this One of a Kind Wapegnaki Hair Ornament- Bear Fur to your collection! The measurements are 22" long x 2.5" wide. One of a Kind.

This Wapegnaki hair ornament features bear fur accents and a fully beaded panel, handmade with brain-tanned deerskin leather and adorned using lazy stitch technique with vibrant pony beads, culminating in elegant drops that honor traditional craftsmanship.

Pictured here is the bottom of the Wapegnaki hair ornament, showcasing bear fur accents and a fully beaded panel, handmade from brain-tanned deerskin leather and adorned with lazy-stitched pony beads.

Pictured here is the back of the Wapegnaki hair ornament, revealing the rich texture of handmade brain-tanned deerskin leather beneath the fully beaded surface, accented with bear fur and lazy-stitched pony beads.

This close-up of the Wapegnaki hair ornament reveals intricate beadwork, fully beaded with pony beads in a traditional lazy stitch pattern, set against handmade brain-tanned deerskin leather and accented with bear fur.

Wapegnaki Hair Ornament- Bear

Name: Wapegnaki Hair Ornament- Bear
Brand: Wandering Bull
SKU: 2222-999-747
Availability: InStock

$150.00

Wapegnaki Hair Ornament- Bear

Add this One of a Kind Wapegnaki Hair Ornament- Bear Fur to your collection! Master Craftsman Andy Bullock made this Wapegnaki with Braintanned Deerskin Leather. He used Lazy Stitch to create the beaded panel with Turquoise, Transparent Cobalt Blue, White and White Center Red Pony Beads. He added edge beading in Transparent Cobalt Blue Pony Beads, and three Brass bells at the bottom of the Beaded panel. At the top he fastened a 2.5 inch diameter vintage German Silver Concho.

On the bottom, he attached one strip of Bear fur. He added four beaded drops made with Turquoise and Yellow Pony Beads, and White center Red tube beads. Each drop ends with a trade bead. You can tie it to your hair with the attached Deerskin Leather Lacing. The measurements are 22″ long x 2.5″ wide.

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. 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 are often worn as part of traditional regalia during dances or special events.

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