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Southern Plains-style Dance Stick (a.k.a. Tail Stick)

$ 63.35

Availability: 45 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Type: Czech Cut Seed Beads, Size 11/0
  • Condition: New

    Description

    Southern Plains-style dance stick (a.k.a. tail stick).
    18” hardwood dance stick (called "tail stick" by some) with two 6-inch sections of gourd stitch beadwork (medium blue background color),expertly done in 11/0 cut and transparent beads. The stick also has one 3-inch and two 1.5-inch sections of decorative otter fur.  White buckskin wrist strap.  See pictures (full view and close-up) for details.
    Although the craftsperson is
    NOT
    a member of an American Indian tribe or nation, he has participated in American Indian powwows and ceremonial dances for 50+ years.
    The craftsperson is
    NOT
    representing himself as an American Indian or First Nations person.
    Postage cost includes careful, proper packaging and USPS Priority Mail (with tracking).