These are my Peeps!

These are my Peeps!

My Grandmother Strikeaxe kept me after school when I was little. I would walk to her house. My snack would be waiting for me which I ate sitting in front of the black and white TV with 3 channels. Dark Shadows was my favorite show after school. On some days the TV didn't do it for me so I would wonder over to her gigantic coffee table and open the drawer where hundreds of photos of friends and family were scattered inside the drawer.  I took it upon myself to "organize" them which then became a scattered mess of hundreds of photos on the floor. Among the pictures I found these two treasures one day. These are family pins from the turn of the century. Grandma said women used to wear these pins with there Wahbonkah pins or as brooches. This pin is of Cora Wildcat Strikeaxe.






I do not know the name of this young girl. Someone loved her and wanted to wear her pin. I find it sad when I go to flea markets and garage sales where I see piles of long forgotten family photos for sale on some strangers table.I plan on burning all the pictures of myself with my eyes closed, goofy smiles or where my rolls are showing through my shirt. I am only keeping the pictures with my best side showing so they won't offend anyone walking by the flea market table after I am long forgotten. I keep this girl in my jewelry dish with my rings and earrings. I consider that to be a place of honor since I love jewelry so much. I just want her to know I may not know her name but she is not forgotten.




I wonder if she liked jewelry as much as I do?





I first met Danette at The Grayhorse dances in Fairfax Oklahoma. She is a ladysinger and always dresses in her Osage clothes to sing at the drum during our dances. I noticed right off that under her Wahbonkah pins she was wearing a family pin. This is her family pin of her Great Grandfather Ed Cox.


I think he looks very distuguished.


This one is of Danette's Great Great Aunt Jennie Long.




I love the little gold frame.


This beautiful pin is Danette's Great Great uncle Tom Cox.







Here is a picture of an Osage woman Old Lady White Plume wearing her family pins. I wonder if they will call me Old Lady Julie someday? I hope not!






The Cedar Chest is building a photo booth in our new store so that we can take pictures of your family in their Indian clothes and start making family pins again.

We think it is important to remember our Peeps!

Wampum Earrings for Christmas at The Cedar Chest

Purple Wampum Earrings, White Wampum Earrings
  
  
  

Bracelet Love

I have Bracelet Love!!  I found my true love when I was 8 years old.  My Grandmother Strikeaxe took me down to the Whitehair Trading Post in Pawhuska, Oklahoma.  We walked in the shop, and in front of us were cases full of beautiful jewelry.  Grandma told me to choose a piece of jewelry for myself; she always knew the way to my heart!  I chose a simple silver, turquoise and coral bracelet.  I still have it....







Doesn't fit anymore, dang-it!




 
I am now ??? (not telling) and over the years I have collected some very beautiful pieces.  This is a new bracelet I received as a gift; it was made by a Kiowa beader, Richard Aitson.  He has won many awards over the years at, Santa Fe Indian Market, The Heard Indian Art Show and many others. He used size 13 beads on this bracelet.  I practically go blind when I look at all the detail with those tiny little beads.  Since I am now ???  I really need to get a pair of glasses but I choose to strain my eyes instead!







Teenie Weenie!
 




I also like to go to flea markets.  I found this Sand Cast beauty in AZ.  It is very heavy and I love all the details. To Sand Cast you have to find a soft stone, cut it in half,  carve it on both sides, wrap it together with a wet leather strap, pour hot molten silver in it, and leave it for 3 days.  Actually, it is a very labor intensive process!  The Navajos have been practicing this art for ages. I find this very complicated I guess putting a wet leather strap around two rocks is just too much!





Beautiful!







I bought this piece at The Santa Fe Indian Art Market from an artist named Kewa Raincloud. I love the multi-colored hands and the copper inside. He put an oxidizing chemical on the bracelet, and buried it in the hot sand.  It said Hello Julie as I was walking by the table. Before I knew it I had put the bracelet on my wrist and it waved goodbye to Kewa Raincloud.





Now it's time to say Goodbye to you!

Bracelet Love

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Beaded Jewelry for Christmas at The Cedar Chest

Beaded Earrings, Bolo Tie, Horse Cuff, Baby Shoes
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

New Christmas gifts at The Cedar Chest

Black Eagle scarf set, Black Men's Ribbon Shirt, Burgandy Man's Ribbon Shirt
  
  
  

Sterling Silver Deer Ornaments at The Cedar Chest

Dazzling Sterling Silver Deer Ornaments
  
  
  

New Jewelry for Christmas at The Cedar Chest

Exquisite Turquoise, Spiney Coral, coral, earrings, rings, pendants
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

PowWowopoly New Christmas Items at The Cedar Chest

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The Cedar Chest Indian Shop is having a...

The Cedar Chest Indian Shop is having a festive Christmas Party on Saturday, December the 8th from noon-6pm! Everyone is invited to attend. We will have wonderful holiday foods and beverages, great shopping for the Christmas season, and fun fellowship! Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family. Location 134 E. 6th Street, Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Store phone 918-287-9129. Look for our advertisement in the Osage Nation Newspaper in the next issue!

Cedar Chest Indian Shop, Pawhuska, Oklahoma 918-287-9129. Store hours Tues-Sat 11:30-5:30.

Native American gift items and other unique Vintage things at the Cedar Chest Indian Shop in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. We are located in the heart of Osage County on the Osage Indian Reservation.