We strive to provide unique items of the highest craftsmanship. Items are
researched and detailed. If you're looking for a new conversation piece for
the home or a functional yet historically accurate item for your dance outfit,
we can help.
The items shown here are examples of the work done over the years. Not all
items are for sale at this time but can be special ordered. Those items that
are for sale are priced as marked, while others have a price range for the
special order. Prices vary due to specifications of order.
completed after locating just
the right materials. The
practice of beading the handles
of flatware was popular during
the late reservation period. I
have created here a
reproduction of just such a
piece using an antique fork
from that time period.
The handle has braintan deer
hide sinew stitched over it as a
base for the beadwork to wrap
around. The beads are sewn
with 100% cotton thread, as
would have been used around
1905-1910. If you look
carefully you may note the
incorporation of silver, faceted
metal beads as accents, which
also are antique beads of that
time period. Other beads used
are chalk white, dark blue,
Sioux green and rose
white-hearts.
Such a unique item is not
likely to be found anywhere
else very easily. You can add
this one to your collection now
for $65.
Others could be made to order
if you've a specific design or
color scheme in mind. Contact
us for details and pricing.
Hail, showing three examples of beaded
handle flatware from the 1890's. These items
are part of the Plains Indian Collection of
the Haffenreffer Museum.
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All feathers shown and offered here are reproductions of raptor feathers, either painted or natural exotic feathers that
are legal to possess. We do NOT possess or distribute any raptor feathers or body parts.
Sioux Specialties makes no claim that the items created by us are made by an enrolled member of any tribe.
However, all artifacts are created employing traditional construction methods and design styles of Native Americans.
