Jean shows off the diversity of her artistry with this beautiful hand painted brain tanned deer skin robe. It is painted with earth pigments mied with hide glue and painted with sharpened sticks and bone brushes. 3.5 ft 4.5 ft. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Brain tanned leather has been used for clothing for centuries. It is superior in quality to all commercial leather. It is stronger, breathes better, doesn't pick up body odor, and can be washed in the washing machine with a mild detergent. Of course you must remove any decorations before washing.

The shirt displayed here is an example of what can be made to order. It is made from brain tanned deer and hand laced. There is six inch hand twisted fringe over each shoulder and under both arms.

You can order the shirt by itself or with various types of decoration. The shirt shown has two neck flaps, one on the front and back made from red wool trade cloth, 8/0 pony beads, and horse hair drops. The bead work is sewn on with real elk sinew. This shirt is also shown with the "leg" strips, two on the front and two on the back. These have very short 1" fringe and 1" fringe cut around the bottom of the shirt.

Also shown are optional beaded strips. These or similar types can be made. Please contact me directly for customization. All bead work is done with 8/0 pony beads in traditional colors and sewn with real elk sinew.

The price is for a shirt like the one displayed. If you need XXL or more or less decorations, the price will be different.

This item requires 4-6 weeks delivery. Items may vary from what is pictured depending on the character of the leather and decorations.

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Here is a beautiful hand made jacket made from brain tanned deer that Jean tanned herself. Please allow 4-6 weeks delivery.

Buckskin pants never looked better! Check out this modern fashionable interpretation. Brain tanned, walnut dyed, and silk lined. These pants are super soft and fit like a glove. They are machine sewn and close with a zipper and hook clasp at the waist. Please include your measurements in the notes of the order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Plus sizes over a womens size 12 add 20%.

Each item may vary from what is pictured depending on the character and color of the leather.

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Jean brain tans her own leather and hand dyes the porcupine quills, to make each piece a truly unique and beautiful piece of art. If you are a re-enactor or just want to own a beautiful example of porcupine quill work, Jean’s work is the best. Please allow 4-6 weeks delivery.

Jean brain tans her own leather and hand dyes the porcupine quills, to make each piece a truly unique and beautiful piece of art. If you are a re-enactor or just want to own a beautiful  example of porcupine quill work, Jean’s work is the best. Please allow 4-6 weeks delivery.

These are made from elk parfleche and painted with earth pigments mixed with hide glue. They are designed to be used on a pack horse for carrying anything from food, to picket stakes and ropes. Not only are they beautiful, but they are made to be used. Please allow 4-6 weeks delivery.

These are the perfect gifts to give someone special. These hand made sterling silver engraved tokens are meant to inspire and encourage. Carry them around in your pocket or add them to our Antique Trade Bead Neck Pouch. Pick from the following engravings.

Hope, Forgiveness, Christian Fish Symbol, Peace, Truth, Courage, Trust, Strength, Love, Sister, Brother, Friend!

Price is dependent on the current price of silver and may require 4-6 weeks delivery.

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This beaded pipe bag measures 6" by 20" plus fringe. It is made from brain tan deer and sewn with thread. This bag is made to order so please allow 4-6 weeks delivery.

Beads were brought to the America's by European traders in small quantities for centuries. Lewis and Clark brought with them small supplies of beads to trade with the Native Americans on their epic journey across the United States in 1804. The Hudson Bay Company also introduced beads into trading on a small scale. However, it wasn't until 1848, that Stephen A Frost started a little company that would in time become the largest importer and distributor of beads in America and over seas. Spanning over a century, Stephen and his son Dan imported beads from Venice, Poland, Czechoslovakia and Italy and sold them to traders, explorers, and Native Americans. Their success lead to their relocation of their corporate headquarters to New York City in the 1870s and an exhibition at the World's Fair in St. Louis in 1904.

With only a few exceptions, the coyote tooth, bison tooth, copper tubes, bone tubes, nearly every bead on this necklace dates back to the 1800's. It is a sampling of some of the most popular beads and colors that were traded to the Native Americans.

Many of these beads are getting hard to find. Once they are gone, they are gone forever. They are not being reproduced. The six strands are strung in a contemporary design on artificial sinew (waxed linen threads). The longest strand is approximately 24". Own a piece of history that was central to American expansion and entrepreneurism!

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