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Category Archives: Quillwork
James Little Wounded: Combining Quillwork & Beadwork
Blending the Old World and the New, Native American artist James Little Wounded is well known for his ability to effortlessly combine quillwork and beadwork in his pieces. Here he tells how he learned these techniques as a young boy…and … Continue reading
July’s Featured Piece: Buffalo Robe with Sunburst Design
During the summer solstice, just before the sun climbs above the horizon, the buffalo constellation is visible among the stars…so it seems only fitting that Lynn, our Native Gallery director would choose a buffalo robe decorated with a sunburst design … Continue reading
Native American Art: The Beauty of the Buffalo Horn Cover
Every now and then we get a piece that speaks volumes about the old ways of the Lakota…and artist James Little Wounded never ceases to amaze! Of all the incredible pieces he’s presented to us over the last few months, … Continue reading
Quillwork: A Vanishing Native American Art
Specializing in the nearly forgotten art of quillwork, Native American artist Tim Lammers is preserving his Lakota heritage with each and every piece he creates. Using the traditional techniques of his ancestors, Tim works to revive this endangered art form … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Artists, Quillwork, Traditional Crafts
Tagged Lakota art, Lakota artists, Native American art, Plains Indian art, porcupine quill work, quillwork, Tim Lammers
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So What Did the Indians Use Before Beads?
Our last blog post was “When Did The Indians Start Making Glass Beads?” So to summarize, they did not make glass beads. Beads were introduced into their work when the explorers came and trading began. So invariably, the next question … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Quillwork, Traditional Crafts
Tagged bead trading, Culture, decoration, Lakota artists, Lakota women, pitograph, plains indians, porcupine quill work, quillwork, regalia
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