Porcupine quill jewelry diy

Porcupine quills were used by Native people of the Great Lakes area as decorating materials long before the introduction of seed beads by the European traders. This seemed to be true where ever this animal was found in the wooded areas of the northern continent. Quills were dyed colors with natural dyes, used in their round state, or flattened and used as a platting material. The most renowned decorative use of quills in the Great Lakes area was and continues to be on birch bark baskets. %

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Porcupine quillwork on birch bark. Handmade earrings edged with sweetgrass. 🥰 #quillwork #handmadejewelry #birchbark #sweetgrass #ojibway. Amber Waboose- Ojibwe Arts · Original audio

Earrings Made With Real North American Porcupine Quills and Raw Brass Hoops. Porcupine quills are purchased from a Native American owned company (The Wandering Bull) where they were wild collected. Quills are like hair and are naturally shed. No animals were harmed to create this product. After purchasing the quills, all quills are sorted, cleaned, sniped and sanded smooth by myself. I then proceed to make the earrings. The sharp pokey ends have been sniped so you wont look like Pinhead…

Native earrings of porcupine quills, Turquoise stones and dark brown japanese seed beads . According to Native American spirituality, the porcupine is an innocent child, a kind and loving personality. He teaches embrace the world with curiosity and to be free of serious adult world. Given the nature of the product, there may be a variation in the hue . When ordering , you can request a picture of the earrings to ship and I will send you for approval before shipping . Hook of choice in the…

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OjibewaBeadwork Taneika S porcupine quill earrings and size 11/0 seed beads

These are beautiful earrings. They are very well sewn. The beige and shades of ochre and brown blend nicely through the porcupine quills. I've incorporated some larger beads into the fringe, some are turquoise, and others, more subtle, are cream. It's very elegant and voluptuous. You'll definitely receive compliments. The pendant (rhombus and fringe without the hook) measures approximately 16.5 cm or 6 1/4 inches. The rhombus is 4.5 cm wide, or 1 3/4 inches. They come with two clear rubber…

Native American Technology & Art: a topically organized educational web site emphasizing the Eastern Woodlands region, organized into categories of Beadwork, Birds & Feathers, Clay & Pottery, Leather & Clothes, Metalwork, Plants & Trees, Porcupine Quills, Stonework & Tools, Weaving & Cordage, Games & Toys and Food & Recipes. Find simple instructional information about how these materials are used by Natives, and detailed background on the history and development of these kinds of Native…