Hawkeye’s Diary of Indian Crafts and Information Volume II

Mr. Strickland’s latest work reflects a very deep concern and appreciation for native heritage and crafts. It is not a mere text book as most text books are accepted to be, but a working manual for the teaching and making many of the craft objects that are depicted in his work. This book is a collector’s dream come true and consists of forty-six chapters of detailed instruction, construction graphics and information. The following is a sample of contents: · Easier than you could imagine, make your very first Indian feather bonnet · How to make feathers & hides look old (antiquing) · What you can do with an old stuffed coyote rug & wolf hides etc. (coyote headdress) · Every craftsperson’s crown…is a full trail halo bonnet · Make your first roach · The easy way to make deer horned caps, fur caps, buffalo horned bonnets · Where to obtain all of your supplies · Preparing horsehair and cutting furs · Make your own war shirt, ceremonial shirts, vests, leggings, shawls, dress, jewelry · Dancing fans, beadwork, looms · War shields, Holy man shields, Medicine man shields · Tanning buckskin (preparing skin, building Teepees, Backrest, flagstaffs · Bustles, drums, pipe, birch bark work, and much more · How to pack and ship these rare items around the world…tips on how to fill out the shipping data and customs papers.