If you are interested in a piece or looking for something in particular, please contact us and we will do all we can to help. The Cochiti Indians of northern New Mexico continue to make drums in the traditional way. The dead cottonwood or aspen is dried slowly to insure the drum doesn't crack. Untanned cowhide is soaked in water until soft and pliable, then stretched tightly over the hollowed out shell. As the cowhide dries it tightens further and conforms to its wooden mold.
Costumes are hand-made using new and antique materials.
The bodies are constructed of wood and wire, and the heads are poseable. Indian Flag - 3 styles to choose from. Indian Head, Indian on Horse and End of the Trail. We have a wide variety of styles, sizes and price ranges available. Hand wrapped brown prairie chicken feathers, glass beads and traders wool.