Patty Eckman creates this special limited edition piece in two sizes. Both (very similar) pieces feature the same frog waiting for the dragonfly to come off the Lilly pad flower. “Waiting for Lunch” small size 6″x6″x7″ “Waiting for Lunch II” large size 8″x8″x9″
Eagle Head Dance Stick
Description: This Golden Eagle Dance Stick is another coveted by Native American Dancers. The stick shaft has a beaded wrap behind the eagle head (with beads). The leather wrap grip has a tassel tail of horsehair and twisted cloth tassels. It has tassel twists in the middle and two eagle feathers with a round jingle bell hand under the eagle …
Eagle Talon Dance Stick with Tassels
Description: The straight stick is topped with an eagle talon, tailed with horsehair tassels, and completed with twisted cloth tassels. In the middle are beads and many more tassels, including two strung bead tassels. Two eagle feathers complete the design on this elaborate dance stick. This piece is framed in an acrylic box. Allen Eckman Size: 9″x 4″x 1″ …
Eagle Talon Dance Stick
Description: This Golden Eagle Dance Stick is one that is coveted by dancers. It is truly representative of the eagle; with eagle head and two eagle talons. The stick shaft has a beaded wrap behind the eagle head and a round jingle bell behind it. The leather wrap grip has a tassel tail of horsehair and twisted cloth tassels. It …
Eagle Dance Stick
Description: This Golden Eagle Dance Stick is one that is coveted by dancers. It is truly representative of the eagle; with eagle head and two eagle talons. The stick shaft has a beaded wrap behind the eagle head and a round jingle bell behind it. The leather wrap grip has a tassel tail of horsehair and twisted cloth tassels. It …
Feathered Dance Stick
Description: This dance stick is decorated beautifully and beaded all around with a cloth twist at the head and tail, with horsehair on the end. It has a wrapped grip, and there are four eagle feathers hanging from a string that is suspended under the stick. This piece is framed in an acrylic box. Allen Eckman Size: 6″x 4″ …
Buffalo Dance Rib
Description: The rib of a buffalo is represented in this paper sculpture by Allen Eckman. The rib is decorated with a wrapped handle adorned with fringe and cloth twist tassel. It also sports two eagle feathers. It is strung like a bow, and on the string are four round bells on still another string. This piece comes framed in an …
Pony Dance Stick
Description: The pony dance stick (or horse dance stick) is a favorite with Native American Indians, as they are used in the traditional and fancy dances. This one is designed with a horse head at one end and a single hoof at the other. Horsehair makes up the mane, and the stick is decorated with two eagle feathers and cloth …
Fancy Dance Fan
Description: The Native American Indian Dance Fan is well represented here with fancy stitching, bead designs and trailing horsehair with cloth twist tassels. The many eagle feathers are led by the first five primary wing feathers on the left wing of the Golden Eagle. This piece comes framed in an acrylic box. Allen Eckman Size: 8″x 3″x .5″ relief …
His New “Mocs” II
Description: These delightful little foot covers look so real they could walk right out of the gallery. They are adorned with bead strips on the flaps, and bead disks on the tongue and toe. They are also open so you can see into them. Allen or Patty Eckman Size: 1.25″x 3.25″ x 1″ relief Edition of 100 signed and …
Shield Number Two
Description: This convex shield design is typically made of buffalo hump rawhide. The design of a shell disk with horsehair tassels, coup stripes with a bird painted on it was obtained in the Plains Indian Warrior’s vision quest. It is decorated with five eagle wing feathers, and five long trade cloth tassels hanging on the bottom. A long felt strip …
Shield Number One
Description: This convex shield design is typically made of buffalo hump rawhide. The design of a shell disk with horsehair tassels, coup stripes with a bear painted on it was obtained in the Plains Indian warrior’s vision quest. It is decorated with five eagle wing feathers and one long trade cloth tassel hanging on the bottom. A long felt strip …
Shaman’s Knife
Description: This is a typical Plains Indian handmade knife, knife sheath and belt. The knife blade would have been made of scavenged medal. The leather sheath would be decorated with brass tacks. The knife can actually be removed from the sheath in this cast paper sculpture. The knife and sheath are framed in an acrylic box 5″x4″x1″deep. Allen or Patty …
His Brother’s Knife
Description: This is a typical Plaines Indian handmade knife, knife sheath and belt. The knife blade would have been made of scavenged medal. The leather sheath would be decorated with brass tacks. The knife can actually be removed from the sheath in this cast paper sculpture. Framed in an acrylic box 4″x5″x1″ relief. Allen or Patty Eckman Size: 4″x …
Courting Flute
Description: The traditional flute is a wonderful symbol of music and love for the Native Americans. This flute is completely sculpted in paper (with no casts). It is dressed with feathers and horsehair tassels, in combination with trade cloth tassel twists. Framed in an acrylic box..13″x6″x1 1/2″ relief. Allen Eckman Size: 11″x 4″x .5″ relief Edition of 100 signed …
Talon Pipe
Description: The Talon Pipe is one of Allen’s favorites to create. Like the Buffalo Pipe, it is detailed similarly to many of his “Warriors in the Wind” pieces. Sculpted eagle talons hold the pipe bowl. Seven eagle feathers with horsehair tassels and down are held in place with a beaded disk. The stem is adorned with a bead wrap and …
Buffalo Pipe II
Description: The Buffalo Pipe is a strong medicine pipe for the Plains Tribes. This pipe has a long twisted pipe stem. It features a buffalo bowl carved out of pipe stone. It features four eagle feathers, twisted trade cloth tassels and horsehair tassels. The pipe is framed in an acrylic box; 13″x5″x1 1/2″ relief. Allen Eckman Size: 12″x 3″x …
Prayer Pipe
Description: The pipe is, and always was, an instrument of prayer for Native Americans. This pipe has a typical pipe stone head with long stem, decorated with three trade cloth tassels and three eagle feathers. It also has rawhide wraps with glass beads. It is a beautifully detailed little cast paper sculpture. Allen Eckman Size: 12″x 2″x .5″ relief …
Muzzleloader Gun Case
Description: This cast paper sculpture gun case is hand stitched and decorated with cast paper glass beads. It is complete with long fringe at the barrel end, and short fringe at the stock end. It is the companion to the Muzzleloader Rifle that Allen also creates. Allen Eckman Size: 16″x 6″x 1″ relief Edition of 100 signed and numbered …
Muzzleloader Rifle
Description: This is a typical Plaines /mountain man muzzleloader rifle (circa early to mid-1800s). Features include a long barrel and decorative stock. Although this weapon is of the black powder type, it is not smooth bore but rifled, which makes it deadly even at long range. It is also decorated with several brass tacks and has two eagle feathers attached, …
Quiver with Bow Case
Description: This cast paper sculpture represents a typical leather buffalo, elk or buckskin hide Plaines Indian quiver. The attached bow case is decorated with glass beads, fringe and functional strap. Allen Eckman Size: 18″x 3″x 1.5″ relief Edition of 100 signed and numbered
Bow with 3 Arrows
Description: This sculpture represents a typical Plains Indian bow with leather wraps to strengthen it and fringe on each side of the grip for decoration. The bow comes with three feathers attached (unstrung or strung). The arrows are in scale and authentic in design. Allen Eckman Image size up to15”x 3”x .5” relief Edition of 100 signed and numbered
Wolves of the Crow Lance
Description: This wonderfully decorated paper sculpture is representative of a Plaines Indian hunting/war lance, complete with six large eagle feathers in front, and two smaller ones in the back. The many rawhide wraps comprise tassels of trade cloth, leather and fur. The point represents trade metal. Allen Eckman Size: 16″x 3″x .5″ relief Edition of 100 signed and numbered
Hunting/War Lance
Description: This wonderfully decorated paper sculpture is representative of a Plaines Indian hunting/war lance, complete with four large eagle feathers in front, and three smaller ones in in the back. The many rawhide wraps were composed tassels of trade cloth, leather and horsehair. The point was shaped from scavenged metal. Once again, Allen has captured the authenticity of this proud native …
Lance
Description: This is the design Allen uses for many of his riders and “Warriors in the Wind” pieces. It has two large eagle feathers in front, with another small in the back. The many rawhide wraps were composed tassels of trade cloth, leather and horsehair. The point was shaped from scavenged metal. Once again, Allen has captured the authenticity of this …
“His Father’s War Club”
Description: He is the chief. His father is another warrior in the clan. This is his war club. The Indians call it a skull cracker. Unlike the tomahawk, it has a long handle for use on horseback. Allen Eckman Size: 6″x 2.5″x .5″ relief Edition of 100 signed and numbered
Egg Watcher
Description: A little hummer sits perched on the side of its nest, guarding two tiny eggs. The nest is resting between tree branches, surrounded by leaves. This is a life-size miniature by Patty Eckman. The piece is signed and numbered. This pedestal piece comes framed in a clear acrylic table-top box, mounted on a black fabric background. The size is 6”x6”x4”high.
Prairie Sharps
Description: This is a typical Sharps Carbine breach-loading rifle used by the cavalry, buffalo hunters and Plains Indians. This one is decorated with several brass tacks and has two eagle feathers attached, indicating an Indian owned it. Allen Eckman Size: 9″x 3″x 1″ relief Edition of 100 signed and numbered
Four Winds Buffalo Skull
Description: This is a spiritual piece presenting a sacred buffalo skull (1/6 life-size) on a rock with four prayer sticks (four winds) around it. Each stick is stuck in the ground, but has four rocks around the sticks. The altar sets on the prairie, as depicted by the grass all around it. Allen Eckman Size: 6″x 6″x 4″ high …
Old Buffalo Bull Skull
Description: This is a special piece presenting a sacred buffalo skull (1/4 life-size) mounted on a background. The skull has four eagle feathers hanging; two each under the eye sockets. Allen Eckman Size: 6″x 6″x 4″ high Edition of 100 signed and numbered Mounted in an Acrylic Box
Good Medicine
Description: This is a spiritual piece presenting a sacred buffalo skull (1/3 life-size) mounted on a background with four feathered medicine wheels, two underneath and one on each side. The buffalo symbolized all forms of sustenance to the Plains Indians. The medicine wheel and the number four were also very important symbols. That combination makes this is a very good …
Medicine Wheel with Feathers
Description: The medicine wheel is a strong and familiar symbol of the Native American culture. The one represented here, adorned with eagle feathers and cloth twists, is a hoop with a cross in the middle—all wrapped in porcupine quills. Allen Eckman Size: 5″x 2″ x .5″ relief Edition of 100 signed and numbered
War Bonnet Display
Description: The war bonnet is a powerful symbol of the plains warriors. Each coup is represented by one golden eagle tail feather. Here, the bonnet’s features include a long tail with over 60 feathers, tipped with horsehair. It is proudly displayed on a stick tripod. Allen Eckman Size: 11″x 11″x 15″ high Edition of 25 signed and numbered Mounted …
Little Jingle Bear
Description: This sculpture tells the story of a young Lakota girl in jingle dress regalia dancing to the beat of the drum. She has feathers and beads on her braided hair, is carrying her little doll and has a feathered dance fan in her other hand. Her little leggings and moccasins are beaded. This piece is approximately 12″ high by …
Little Butterfly Bear
Description: This little Lakota girl is whirling and twirling at the powwow practicing her shawl dance, looking very much like a flying butterfly. She has a beautiful design on the back of her fringed shawl, feathers in her braided hair and beaded moccasins. This piece is approximately 12″ high by 8″ in diameter and comes framed in a glass dome. …
The Babysitter
Description: This sculpture tells the story of a young Lakota girl sitting on a rock, doll in hand, babysitting her little brother who has fallen asleep in his cradleboard. You can tell by the look on her face that she would rather be playing with the other children. This piece is approximately 12″ high by 8″ in diameter and …
Little Grass Dancer
Description: This sculpture represents a young boy competing in a grass dance competition. He is wearing a porcupine hair roach, has bells worn just below his knees, and has moccasins adorned with glass beads. He is holding a dance fan and has flying fringe on his cape and apron. This piece is approximately 12″ high by 8″ in diameter …
Little Fancy Dancer
Description: This sculpture represents a young boy dancing in fancy dance regalia. He is wearing a porcupine hair roach, plus bells that are worn just below his knees right above his angora anklets or “goats”. He is holding an eagle talon dance stick in one hand, and an eagle feather dance stick in the other. Arm and butt bustles …
Little Bear Dancing II
Description: This sculpture depicts a young girl dancing in her buckskins. Details include glass beads on her moccasins and feathers in her braided hair. She has dropped her doll and found a stick to dance with. This piece is approximately 12″ high by 8″ in diameter and comes framed in a glass dome. Edition size is 25. *Note: Prices may …
Little Hoop Dancer
Description: This sculpture represents a young boy learning to whirl hoops in a dance competition. He is wearing a porcupine hair roach, bells that are worn just below his knees, and has moccasins adorned with glass beads. He is holding five hoops interlinked in a ladder formation. This piece is approximately 12″ high by 8″ in diameter, and comes …
Little Eagle Dancing
Description: This sculpture depicts a child in traditional dance regalia. He is wearing buckskins and a porcupine hair roach, and has a dance fan in his hand. This piece is approximately 12″ high, by 8″ in diameter, and comes framed in a glass dome. Edition size is 25. *Note: Prices may increase as the edition sells out.