Waiting for Lunch

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, …

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 …

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  

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.