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About David Wright: Historian with a Brush

David Wrights art stands in the tradition of Frederic Remington and George Catlin, but with a modern commitment to lived experience and scholarly rigor. This is because he is not merely an illustrator—he is a living historian, often donning 18th-century garb, trekking wilderness trails, and paddling birch-bark canoes to experience the world of his subjects firsthand. His paintings don’t just depict history—they invite the viewer into it. “You can’t paint what you don’t understand,” Wright has said. “And you can’t understand it unless you’ve lived it.”

About David Wright: Historian with a Brush2025-08-20T19:23:51+00:00

David Wright: Historian with a Brush

The Plains Warbonnet: Its Story and Construction by Barry Hardin, is filled with color images and descriptions of museum examples from several tribes, as well as historic photos of Plains Indians wearing warbonnets with their ceremonial attire. And the Photo Gallery presents some of today’s best craftsmen with examples of their artistry. By combining historical background with construction information, we believe this warbonnet book to be the most comprehensive work ever produced in print about this important symbol of the Native American. From Crazy Crow Publishing.

David Wright: Historian with a Brush2025-08-20T19:31:53+00:00

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.

Difference in a Mountain Man Rendezvous and Voyageur Rendezvous2025-09-01T16:57:35+00:00

Current Crazy Crow Sale

Crazy Crow March-April Crow Calls - Ends April 30, 2025 SAVE 10%-20% on on popular powwow, rendezvous, historic reenactor, bead & leather crafter supplies. Powwow, Rendezvous, and Reenactment season is almost here! Save on many of our most popular items such as Colonial Clothing: Waistcoats, Knee Breeches & Frockcoat, Missouri River Deluxe Hunting Bags, Readymade [read more]

Current Crazy Crow Sale2025-04-09T20:12:58+00:00

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

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.

Fountainhead of the Lake George School of Horn Engravers2025-03-01T19:10:58+00:00

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.

The End of the Trail Sculpture: An Iconic Symbol2025-09-01T16:35:14+00:00

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]

LaMaster Arms: A Place for Enthusiasts, Collectors, Historians and Builders2024-06-29T12:04:18+00:00

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.

Rifles of Colonial America – Volume 1, 2nd Edition in Color2024-06-21T10:48:36+00:00
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