Dakota Specialties
Dakota Specialties
Prairie House Gallery is pleased to bring you the works of artists native to North Dakota. These gifted artists reflect a range of traditions, including artists whose backgrounds are Lakota, Ojibwa (Chippewa), and European.
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The Lakota (Sioux) rank among the Great Plains cultures of North America. The Lakota were once a migratory group, following the heards of buffalo. Along with the Ojibwa, the Mandan and the Hidatsa, the Lakota nation dominated much of the region that is now North Dakota and South Dakota.
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The Ojibwa once controlled a nation that covered much of the northeastern woodlands. In modern times, Ojibwa and Cree artists pioneered what is now known at the "Woodland" style of painting. Ojibwa carvers and the Woodland style of carving rank among the most prized works in modern Native American art.
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"Parfleche" refers to a thin, stiff hide. It was used to make shields that could stop arrows. It was also used to make saddle and storage bags.
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Time is ending the art of wheat weaving, much as it has ended other traditional but labour-intensive crafts. Few people continue the tradition that was brought to the Dakotas by settlers from the British Isles. Prairie House Gallery is pleased to present the work of Helen Gilbert, who makes fine examples of this disappearing form of art work.
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The works in wood found on this page represent the works of artists from North Central North Dakota, especially from the Towner County and Rollett County regions, including the Turtle Mountain Reservation (Ojibwa). Because of its remote location, this area receives little national attention. Consequently, these works are seldom seen outside North Dakota.
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This miniature Dream catcher is by Terry Bear Portrays an American Bald Eagle in Red, White and Blue.
Ms. Bear Ribs is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux, the Hunkpapa. The Hunkpapa of Standing Rock include Sitting Bull’s followers.- Artist:
Terry Bear Ribs
Hunkpapa Lakota
Made in USA
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This miniature Dream catcher is by Terry Bear Portrays an American Bald Eagle in Tribal colors of black, white, orange and yellow.- Artist:
Terry Bear Ribs
Hunkpapa Lakota
Made in USA
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This miniature Dream catcher is by Terry Bear Portrays an American Bald Eagle in Tribal colors of black, white, orange and yellow. Its wings are spread in the traditional Thunder Bird pattern.- Artist:
Terry Bear Ribs
Hunkpapa Lakota
Made in USA
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This miniature Dream catcher is by Terry Bear Portrays an American Bald Eagle Head in Red, White And Blue. Ms. Bear Ribs is a member of the Standing Rock Sioux, the Hunkpapa. - Artist:
Terry Bear Ribs
Hunkpapa Lakota
Made in USA
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Beaded Dream Catcher
by Keith St. Pierre - Artist: Keith St. Pierre
Ojibwa
Made in USA
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Beaded Dream Catcher
by Keith St. Pierre - Artist: Keith St. Pierre
Ojibwa
Made in USA
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Beaded Dream Catcher
by Keith St. Pierre - Artist: Keith St. Pierre
Ojibwa
Made in USA
Made in USA
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Beaded Dream Catcher
by Keith St. Pierre - Artist: Keith St. Pierre
Ojibwa
Made in USA
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This miniature Dream catcher is by Terry Bear Ribs is in the shape of a butterfly. It has the tribal colours of Black, white, orange, and Yellow on the fringe, with a contrasting blue and orange coloring on the miniature dream catcher. - Artist:
Terry Bear Ribs
Hunkpapa Lakota
Made in USA
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This traditional choker by Elmer Bear Eagle uses bullet casings as its primary decorative element.- Artist: Elmer Bear Eagle
Oglala Lakota
Made in USA
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