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Tag: apache

Bow, arrows, and quiver, Chiricahua

Sunday, September 23, 2012 ~ George Crawford ~ 2 Comments

Chiricahua Apache, Arizona ca. 1880

Click the image above to see more about these artifacts at the National Museum of the American Indian.

Detail photo of some fletchings and points from this collection.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Taking a break.
Taking a break.
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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Wnter Count 2010 - 34
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
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Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
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The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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Handmade Shoes
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
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Quiver
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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
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The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
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