Crazy Crow Trading Post New Website and Online Store
We have been planning, building and testing our new store and website for many months. If you have been here before, you can see that it is now live. If this is your first visit, welcome to the world’s largest supplier of historical reenactment craft supplies! If you don’t know Crazy Crow, you may be surprised to learn that that also means we’re one of the biggest suppliers of beads, leather, feathers, jewelry findings and much more as well.
Here are some of the new features:
- Designed for any device, desktop to smart phone.
- Easier Search: Both store & non-store content.
- We show you item stock status.
- More & larger images & product slide shows.
- New event calendar, new event categories.
- Streamlined Checkout & Order History for your account.
With over 8,000 products and over 400 other pages for articles & resources, we are sure to have a glitch here or there. If you find one, please let us know.
NOTE: There were a few customer accounts that didn’t transfer to the new store due to a stronger password criteria. If you can’t log in to your account, you need to create a new one (it will only take a minute and our apologies for that inconvenience).
Other News & Articles from Crazy Crow
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.
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".
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
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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.