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History of Silver & Gold Heishi in Southwestern Native American Jewelry

The history of silver and gold heishi in Southwestern Native American jewelry is deeply rooted in cultural traditions. Heishi beads, originating from the Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo in New Mexico, are among the oldest forms of jewelry in the Southwest. Traditional was made from natural materials like shells and stones, meticulously shaped into small, uniform pieces. The term "heishi" derives from the Keresan word meaning "shell bead".

History of Silver & Gold Heishi in Southwestern Native American Jewelry2025-03-01T16:31:45+00:00

The Beads That Did Not Buy Manhattan Island

The story of the purchase of Manhattan is one of the most contentious and oft-disputed stories in American history. That modest sale has gone down in history as the biggest swindle ever perpetrated. The deal seems so unfair, some parties have even suggested that the island be returned to the "original" owners. But what may be the most surprising fact about the whole transaction is that in 1626, and for a long time afterward, both parties were very happy with it.

The Beads That Did Not Buy Manhattan Island2025-03-02T13:21:01+00:00

The Venetian Bead Story by Peter Francis Jr

With the possible exception of the Egyptian and Syrian beadmakers of Roman times, no glass bead producers have had as much influence on their contemporaries as those of Venice. Venetian beads have been sent all over the world and have for the last several centuries dominated the trade and tastes in the commodity.

The Venetian Bead Story by Peter Francis Jr2024-09-03T15:53:02+00:00

Bone Hairpipe History: From Shell to Bone

However much you may think you have known about the early use of shell hairpipes, the “singular” pivotal interaction of a trader to the Ponca Indians in 1880 and Ponca Chief White Eagle that led to the manufacture and trade of the cheaper and stronger bone hairpipe, clearly illustrates what can happen through trade when one culture listens to another.

Bone Hairpipe History: From Shell to Bone2024-11-19T14:34:04+00:00

Trade Bead Migration into North America

The first record of European glass beads coming into the Americas is in Columbus’ own log where he describes how e presented the natives with “red caps and some strings of (green) glass beads”, (Orchard, 1975) and “in this simple manner was begun the acculturation process that led ultimately to the disintegration of aboriginal American culture” (Quimby, 1966). The holds of the ships of those who followed contained a variety of trade goods: trinkets, iron knives, guns, kettles, hatchets, broadcloth and beads, beads, beads.

Trade Bead Migration into North America2024-09-21T17:28:24+00:00

Seed Bead History and Use by Native American Tribes

The purpose of this article on Czech Glass Seed Beads is to provide a thumbnail sketch of the history of one of the most popular trade items used in Native American craftwork. The use of the “seed bead” by Native Americans beginning in the 1800s was the result of hundreds of years of European glass technology intersecting with the westward expansion of the United States across the continent.

Seed Bead History and Use by Native American Tribes2024-09-21T17:28:07+00:00

Porcupine Quillwork Craft Focus

Rate This Article Craft Focus: Porcupine Quillwork Oldest Form of Embroidery used by Native Americans By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ September, 2012 Porcupine Quillwork Oldest Form of Native Americans Embroidery By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ September, 2012 Uses of Porcupine Quillwork Porcupine quillwork [read more]

Porcupine Quillwork Craft Focus2024-10-29T11:09:46+00:00

Native American Tribal Bead Color Preference

Rate This Article Typical Native American Tribal Bead Color Preferences By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ June 20, 2012 Typical Native American Tribal Bead Color Preferences By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ June 20, 2012 Sioux Women's Dress - Westphalian Museum of [read more]

Native American Tribal Bead Color Preference2024-09-21T17:28:53+00:00
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