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What’s New?
There’s always something new at Crazy Crow Trading Post! New products, sales and special offers, articles on Native American or Historic Reenactor crafts, history and more. Be sure to check back here regularly.
There’s always something new at Crazy Crow Trading Post! New products, sales and special offers, articles on Native American or Historic Reenactor crafts, history and more. Be sure to check back here regularly.
Difference in a Mountain Man Rendezvous and Voyageur Rendezvous
After years of maintaining a Rendezvous Calendar, we felt it was time to answer a often asked question: What is the Difference in a Mountain Man Rendezvous and Voyageur Rendezvous? In North American history, a rendezvous was a wilderness gathering that took place at established camps or river and lake junctions used by those involved in the fur trade. All of these rendezvous ultimately included a major transfer of furs and goods to be traded for furs. In North America during the fur trade era, from the 16th century to the mid-19th century, this included the Voyageur Rendezvous and the Mountain Man or Buckskinner Rendezvous.
Fountainhead of the Lake George School of Horn Engravers
John Bush, a Black American provincial soldier, and one of the first of the Lake George school of horn engravers, became renowned for his intricate and artistic powder horn engravings. His contributions to the craft were significant, though his life was short and tragically ended after being captured in 1757 at the Battle of Fort William Henry during the French and Indian War.
The End of the Trail Sculpture: An Iconic Symbol
The "End of the Trail" image, created by American sculptor James Earle Fraser, has become an iconic symbol in the U.S. , depicting a weary Native American man on horseback, symbolizing the end of the Native American way of life & era. Fraser was born in Winona, MN, and spent much of his childhood on the Great Plains in Mitchell, SD. The sculpture was more than just a piece of art for Fraser, but a meaningful reminder of his childhood spent on the American frontier.
LaMaster Arms: A Place for Enthusiasts, Collectors, Historians and Builders
Rate This Article LaMaster Arms: A Place for Enthusiasts, Collectors, Historians & Builders Brian LaMaster: Master Gunsmith, Craftsman, & Artist LaMaster Arms: A Place for Enthusiasts, Collectors, Historians & Builders Brian LaMaster: Master Gunsmith, Craftsman, & Artist LaMaster Arms buys, sells and provides consultations for antique firearms and [read more]
Rifles of Colonial America – Volume 1, 2nd Edition in Color
In-depth photographic study of longrifles and gunmaking in Colonial, Revolutionary, and post-Revolutionary periods. 92 rifles reviewed, with 10 or more detailed photographs. A description of each rifle accompanies the photographs, and many important dimensions are given. Text covers the complex subject, the evolution of the baroque and rococo art that adorns these rifles.
18th & 19th Century American Historical Reenactments
Note the distinction made here of "18th & 19th Century American Historical Reenactments". There are persons interested in virtually all historical eras of most countries who participate in WWI and WWII reenactments, Viking, Roman, Napoleonic Wars (i.e., Waterloo), etc. In this article, we'll stick to the early American eras as those are the ones whose participants that Crazy Crow Trading Post supplies.
History of European Gorget as Native American Trade Items
Rate This Article History of European Gorget as Native American Trade Items By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ April 9, 2023 Credit Above 3 Photos: George Catlin and William Tate 1781 and George Catlin, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons History of European Gorget as Native American Trade Items [read more]
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.
History of Fort Ligonier
Rate This Article History of Fort LigonierFrench & Indian War British Fortification in Ligonier, PACredit Above Photo: , Fort Ligonier, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons History of Fort Ligonier French & Indian War British Fortification in Ligonier, PA Credit Above Photo: Fort Ligonier, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons [read more]
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.
Women’s Southern Cloth Dance Style & Regalia
Rate This Article Women's Southern Cloth Dance Style & Regalia Credit Above Photo: Ginger Reddick - 2010 Choctaw Powwow. Women's Southern Cloth Dance Style & Regalia Credit Above Photo: Credit Above Photo: Ginger Reddick - 2010 Choctaw Powwow. Women's Traditional Dance is the very oldest form of [read more]
Native American Grass Dancing Styles Article
Rate This Article Native American Grass Dancing Styles Article Credit Above Photo: Smithsonian Institution from United States, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons Native American Grass Dancing Styles Article Credit Above Photo: Smithsonian Institution from United States, No restrictions, via Wikimedia Commons What is a Native American Pow [read more]
Crazy Crow Customer Corner
Current Crow Calls Sale
May – June
SAVE 10%-25% on on popular powwow, rendezvous, historic reenactor, bead & leather crafter supplies. Powwow, Rendezvous, and Reenactment season is here! Save on many of our like 100% Wool Sawtooth Edge Stroud Cloth, Northern Style Domed Conchos in German Silver, Brass or Copper; Bison Splits Leather, Readymade Warbonnets, Popular Frontier Knives, Shell Discs & Hearts up to 3″; Strikers, Green River Knife Blades; Beading, Sharps & Glovers Needles & so much more!
