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Indian Frybread History: Explore a Complex & Fascinating Story

The history of frybread and the ultimate frybread-based meal that has evolved in its use as the base for an unlimited variety of tacos (replacing the “shells”). While the origin of frybread is linked to the Navajo “Long Walk” of 1864, it is often found at powwows and tribal events (and homes) from coast to coast. On an even broader scale, its popularity has spread well beyond native events so that today it can be found at all types and sizes of fairs or festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Indian Frybread History: Explore a Complex & Fascinating Story2025-05-08T20:15:13+00:00

Frybread Recipes From Various Tribes

Rate This Article Fry Bread Recipes From Various Tribes Tribal Variations of the Basic Fry Bread Recipe From Sacred Springs Powwow Blog ~ Nov 18, 2020 Fry Bread Recipes From Various Tribes Tribal Variations of the Basic Fry Bread Recipe From Sacred Springs Powwow Blog ~ Nov 18, [read more]

Frybread Recipes From Various Tribes2024-11-11T15:20:40+00:00

Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making

Rate This Article Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making The Iron Age Comes to North America By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ June 30, 2021 Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making The Iron Age Comes to North America By Crazy Crow Trading [read more]

Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making2024-11-11T15:19:31+00:00

A History of Button Manufacture, Use & Classification

It is hard to imagine relatively ‘modern’ times without buttons for the uses known to them today. Yet it was not until 13th century Germany when buttons featuring that most important counterpart, buttonholes, were used to keep clothing closed and they also started to be used for fastening shoes, tunics, surcoats, hoods, etc. In Europe, close-fitting clothes became stylish among nobles and royalty, and buttons were used to help the garments fit more snugly around the wearer. By the 13th and 14th century, buttons were widespread throughout Europe.

A History of Button Manufacture, Use & Classification2025-03-19T17:08:54+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

Longhunter Riflemans Frocks Crow Calls Sale

Longhunter Rifleman's Frocks Crow Calls Sale 10% Off thru 10/31/20 Buckskinner and Longhunter Rifleman's Frocks now on sale at Crazy Crow Trading Post. Our Linen-Look Rifleman's Frocks, Wool Pullover Rifleman's Frocks, and Fustian Rifleman's Frocks are loose fitting, fringed coats that were worn from the French & Indian War [read more]

Longhunter Riflemans Frocks Crow Calls Sale2024-09-21T17:32:37+00:00

J. Eric Smith – Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author

Rate This Article J. Eric Smith Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author & Cultural Teacher Featured Artist July 2020 J. Eric Smith Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author & Cultural Teacher Featured Artist July 2020 Eric Smith, Chickasaw, is a well-recognized bowyer, archery historian, and teacher in the art of [read more]

J. Eric Smith – Chickasaw Bowyer, Artist, Author2022-02-22T14:29:24+00:00

Lenape Ribbonwork

Rate This Article Lenape Ribbonwork Compiled By: Jim Rementer, Secretary Culture Preservation Committee ~ Delaware Tribe of Indians Lenape Ribbonwork Compiled By: Jim Rementer, Secretary Culture Preservation Committee ~ Delaware Tribe of Indians This is a two panel list about Lenape ribbonwork. The main purpose of [read more]

Lenape Ribbonwork2024-11-19T14:36:42+00:00
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