Buckskin

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

If I knew how to post pictures, I would, but right now I'm more technically challenged than a neanderthal!

Anyways, I've been making buckskin products over the past few years (I don't really sell, except for the occasional belt pouch or possibles bag). All as traditional as I can make them, so don't expect too many biker jackets or chaps from me!

Anyways, the only way I can show my work is through my hobby site. Go to www.freewebs.com/primtech and go to "Buckskins".

There's already a few posts there about a warshirt I'm finishing, and some traditional native items made by a friend of mine. I'm also working on getting photos of a possibles bag, my pants and a muskratt fur hat a friend made for me. After that, many other posts.

 

[ilan]

Wow that is beautifull just love all the traditional craft skills what have a lot of people lost . great web site enjoyed thanks ilan

 

[torjusg]

A site of my taste, I will definately have a read or two there. :You_Rock_

 

[fred gordon]

This is superb work. I have always coveted a buckskin possibles bag.

 

[Eric_Methven]

Now that's a work of art OzaawaaMigiziNini !

I am mightily impressed (and a little envious)

Eric

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Lol thanks for the thumbs up guys, especially you Eric for posting my picture. The shirt is done (for now), ermine pelts, and the collar finished. More pictures'll be posted int he next few days.

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Alright, new photos are on, and an article about a buckskin possibles bag, all for you Fred

 

[fred gordon]

Alright, new photos are on, and an article about a buckskin possibles bag, all for you Fred

Many thanks for that. Now I have no excuse. :You_Rock_

 

[Eric_Methven]

Tell me the signignficance of the gorget? I have always known a gorget as a piece of armour protecting the throat or neck. Lovely possibles bag though. I'm inspired to make one for myself now. If I hung a wolf tail from mine, what would the significance be (in First Nation symbolism)?

Eric

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Tell me the signignficance of the gorget? I have always known a gorget as a piece of armour protecting the throat or neck. Lovely possibles bag though. I'm inspired to make one for myself now. If I hung a wolf tail from mine, what would the significance be (in First Nation symbolism)?

Eric

The gorget was a piece of protective armour, so over time it signified divine protection (like a charm or amulet).

I can not speak for all of the First Nations tribes, but I will telly ou the signifigance of the wolf to the Anishnaube (Ojibway), my father's tribe;

We admired the wolf and believed at one time, a young boy became lost (after running away from his abusive parents). A mother wolf found him, and raised him. His human parents tried to find him, but he shied away from them, knowing that the mother wolf was more loving than them. We named the wolf Myeengun (Ma-hee-n-gan), which means "not-trusting of us", wolves will shy away from us before they will come near us.

A wolf is a hunter, a loyal friend and a leader. Amongst the Ojibway, the wolf is seen as a being who is close to us, and protects us.

No wild North American wolf has ever harmed a human, except for one rabid wolf, and a wolf that was being attacked (she nipped the man and ran away). They are less harmful than a bull moose during the rut. So you will never find an accurate native story about wolves being evil, such as Europe's "Little Red Riding Hood" or Werewolf stories.

So I suppose the symbol of the wolf is a protective being, that is strong, but shy. To put his tail on your bag may bring his strength and luck to you.

 

[Eric_Methven]

Thank you for that. It's much appreciated.

Eric

 

[pibbleb]

Wow, there's just nothing else to say!

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Added on two sheaths I made for my knives to the website. One rawhide and one buckskin. The local trading post is closing down, and selling everything half price! Barely anything left, but I got a 17 sq ft Moosehide for $45 Canadian! So I bought it and some scraps of rawhide. They also had a pair of moccasins in size 14 (rare find for a Sasquatch like me) , usually $140, now 70.... so going there next week...

 

[British Red]

Fantastic and inspirational stuff - I'm wildly impressed - you have rep

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

*dances* I got rep!

 

[OzaawaaMigiziNini]

Let's see if I can post pictures yet...

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[weekend_warrior]

Wow! That stuff is good - major kudos!