Where Did Our Italian Glass Bead Overstock Go?
Prairie Edge is pleased to announce we have just finalized a deal with Glenn and Lisa Vincent of Shipwreck Beads for a substantial portion of the Italian Glass Bead overstock we have accumulated over…
Tribe Scribe
Warrior Doll by James Little Wounded
We're here talking today with Lynn Thomas, the Manager of the Native American art gallery here at Prairie Edge, about a special doll we recently received from artist James Little Wounded.[youtube]http…
How We Prepare Dried Sage
People often comment on our beautiful bundles of sage, so we decided to reveal the person and some of the techniques behind these special dried bouquets.[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03AHIyD…
The Legend of the Lakota Warrior
Wisdom, Fortitude, Generosity, Bravery…these are the virtues of a Lakota warrior. These are the very characteristics that have made the mystique of the Lakota warrior legendary, even today.From storie…
The Stories of Native American Women
While the role of Lakota men has been documented in stories, paintings, and songs, one must ask “What about the women?"What was their role?If they were not on the buffalo hunts and war parties, what w…
Artist Kevin Fast Horse Debuts His First Mountain Lion Robe
When we think of Lakota art or decorated animal robes from this area, we typically think of buffalo, deer, or elk, but the other day artist Kevin Fast Horse amazed us with his latest (and very unique)…
The Lakota Mind & Pow Wow
The songs and dances at a Pow Wow are beautiful representations of the Native American culture (and in our area, we're talking specifically about the Lakota culture). They can be enjoyed and appreciat…
Pow Wow Drum Groups
During this time of the year, we are often asked about the types of Pow Wow Drum Groups in the area and which ones we would recommend to people wanting to learn more about the music often heard at our…
Pow Wow Song & Dance
We are often asked about some of the different aspects of a Pow Wow, especially the songs sung during these special events...so we decided to bring in one of our in-house experts from our bookstore…
Remembering the Battle of the Little Big Horn
June 25 and 26, 1876 witnessed one of the most decisive battles in U.S. history.The 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army led by Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer along with an estimated 80…
Artist Donald Montileaux & Mickey Mouse
Walking into Donald Montileaux's studio, a colorful drawing of Mickey Mouse is prominently mounted on the wall and seems as if to greet us as we enter the space. Looking around at Donald's studio,…
Lakota Artist Donald Montileaux: Exploring New Ideas
In this snippet of our talk with American Indian artist Donald Montileaux, we discuss his latest series of masks - where his inspiration came from, how he feels about exploring new ideas in his wor…