TEXTILE

DRUMS

This is a pair of hand drums and a small pair of water drums. These drums are made from cedar, poplar, or hickory cross sections from a tree. This type of drum is frequently referred to as a log drum and these log drums were the more common type of drum used by the Eastern Woodland Indians. These drums are made when the order is placed. Prices vary. Please e-mail questions.

SOAP STONE

Personal soap stone pipe - $150 Comes in a deerskin bag for protection against scratch marks

Necklace with deer skin tie - $45

Worry stones, front and back, some with holes for thongs. Different designs available or send one of your own for consultation - $35

These neck pieces are called shells. Some designs still available. $65

Pendants on leather thongs with various designs - $35 - $65 depending on size

WAMPUM

$45

$45 ea

White wedding wampum - $45

black wampum studs about 3/8" - $45 color will vary with amount of white in shell

Large mirror image polished wampum earrings - $125

Large earrings $125 - matching large pendant on a silver bail- $ 65

Similar necklace of wampum disc, tube, silver saucers, and silver clasp - $180

Wampum is made from quahog shells which has within the interior shell a deep purple color created by minerals in the waters of Southern New England This shell was broken into small pieces, shaped, drilled and polished. These shapes and beads were formed into story belts and decorative jewelry. Today it is still prized for its unique beauty.

WELCOME TO FULL CIRCLE TRADERS

This is a grouping of pieces we have made. A wrap skirt and breech clout hang in the back. Lynn's leggings hang beneath the skirt along with her moccasins and her muskrat bag. Also displayed is her knife and a gourd rattle. Beneath the Breech clout is a deer skin side bag, tobacco pouch and David's moccasins. In the center is a Gustaway and a black wool side bag with black and red strap. All embellishment is accomplished by sewing white seed beads to form the different patterns. All patterns are of eastern design and frequently peculiar to the Wabenaki of Northern New England and Southern Canada.

All work including sewing and beading was accomplished by David. Only raw materials were purchased.

Please see the other materials we work with by clicking on the categories to your right

CONTACT FOR ORDERING

David Mathieson - DMThistle@aol.com

Lynn Menard-Mathieson - LMThistle@aol.com

Griswold, CT 06351

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