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(portfolio
of crafts available)
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The
crafts shown here are just a selection of those that we have,
all crafts are different as each are hand made by different
craftspeople. No two are alike. If you have preferences please
let us know when you order. Pidamiya (Thank you).
You now have the option of either using the form
to write to us with your order and any special requirements,
(you can order and pay via a credit card, debit card or a personal
check,) or you can phone or fax the order in. (We are at present
looking at getting an 800#)
Please remember that you are commissioning the quarrier to go
and dig for the stone, and the craftsperson to make the item
when you order one of these crafts.
The
stems on this page are all pine. If you want sumac they will
be more expensive as the wood is harder to obtain. Please see
the Special Orders
page for more information.
To
see some examples of the beadwork on the stems click HERE.
To
see a portfolio on each craft-worker please click HERE.
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Plains
or 'T' Pipe
Overall
length of each pipe with the stem is as follows:
4"
= 15"
6" = 23"
7 1/2" = 30"
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Plains
style Pipes have been used by many different Nations
over the years. Traditionally used in Ceremony this
style of Pipe can hold enough tobacco for a large group,
the bowl tends to get hot so it is handled via the prow
as that does not get as hot.
This
style comes rounded as shown or with a square shank
which is the most traditional. Please state which you
prefer.
 
The
cost of the time to make this Pipe is as follows:
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4"
with feathers = $62.00
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4"
with beads = $71.00
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6"
= $103.00
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7
1/2" = $143.00
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4
Winds Pipe
Overall
length of each pipe with the stem is as follows:
4"
= 15"
6" = 23"
7 1/2" = 30"
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The
4 Winds Pipe is a Plains style with grooves cut into
the pipe which represent the cardinal directions. In
Native American traditions each direction has a meaning
and usually a color dedicated to it. The Sacred colors
as they are known are Red, Yellow, White, Black and
often Green and Blue. Each Nation have their own system
and some have none at all. This Pipe style is very popular.
Ours have the rings on the bowl, or the shank. Some
have more than 4 rings and these represent Father Sky,
Mother earth and the Creator as well as the directions.
The
cost of the time to make this Pipe is as follows:
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4"
= $84.00
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6"
= $115.00
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7
1/2" = 156.00
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Elbow
Pipe
Overall
length of each pipe with the stem is as follows:
Small
= 14"
Medium = 21"
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The
Elbow style is traditionally a woman’s pipe. This style
comes in 2 sizes only as they tend to be used more for
personal or smaller ceremonies. If you would prefer
a larger one please contact us, and one can be made
for you.
The
stem will be made of pine. The bowl will be similar
to the one shown here.
The
cost of the time to make this Pipe is as follows:
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Small
with feathers $54.00
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Small
with beads = $63.00
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Medium
w/beads = $93.00
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Large
w/beads = $124.00
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Turtles
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Turtles
are a traditional item within the Pipestone Dakota craftspeople.
The Turtle means a number of things, one being fertility,
mainly because the turtle lays many eggs. Also protection
is at hand with one of these little people near to you.
They of course go into their shell for protection and
will assist you to do the same!
As
you can see the stone that is used can often be really
attractive. The women who craft these turtles get the
thin stone from the quarriers as Pipes need a specific
thickness. They also get the leftovers from pipemakers,
so that no stone is wasted.
The
cost of the time that is spent making this craft is
as follows:
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Extra
small = $7.25
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Small
= $9.50
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Medium
= $15.00
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Large
= $26.00
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Arrowhead
Paperweights
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Arrowheads
are a bit of an oxymoron when it comes to Catlinite
because the quarries were always a place of peace. However
people associate arrowheads with Native Americans, and
so the original craftspeople decided to add the two
feather design to give a positive aspect to the arrowhead.
The two feathers symbolize friendship. You will see
that same two feather design on the front of the Little
Feather building where we are located.
Again the stone for these items come from thinner leftovers,
so that none is wasted.
The
cost of the time that is spent making this craft is
as follows:
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Small
(1 x 3")= $7.25
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Medium
(2 x 4") = $11.50
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Effigy
Necklaces on Leather
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This
necklace come in 5 designs, the turtle, heart, thunderbird,
owl and 2 sizes of arrowhead. They have a thin leather
thong which measures approx 24" to tie around the neck
and most have one or two crow beads as decoration.
Again
the stone for these items come from thinner leftovers,
so that none is wasted.
The
cost of the time spent making this craft is as follows:
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Arrowhead
(1 1/2")= $7.25
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Heart
= $7.25
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Arrowhead
(2 1/2")= $9.50
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Turtle
= $9.50
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Thunderbird
= $9.50
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Owl
= $9.50
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Catlinite
from the ancient quarries in Pipestone MN
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Catlinite
can only be found at the ancient quarries in Pipestone,
MN. Only Native Americans are allowed to quarry for
it. Ours is quarried in the traditional and spiritual
way by Dakota quarriers who have been handed down the
expertise by fathers and grandfathers.
The payment is for the quarrier’s time to obtain the
stone for you. A small pipe takes approx. 2 pounds of
stone.
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Quarrier’s
time = $10 a pound.
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(Free
permits are available for enrolled Native Americans
to quarry themselves. If you wish to quarry alone please
give up to 2 months to reach the stone as it lays under
earth and quartzite rock and needs to be extracted with
hand tools carefully.
Contact Pipestone National Monument for details.)
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Shipping
costs are $10 per order.
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If
you wish to order anything from the site you can call
us to order over the phone or ask any questions you
may have.
Our number is 507-562-1009, if you prefer we can call
you straight back. Please leave your number on the
machine if we aren't there and we will get back to
you asap.
Another option is to complete the form
and leave your telephone number there so that we can
call you.
We
do accept major credit cards
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During
the summer months do please come to Pipestone and see the
craftspeople working at the Spirit of Peace Crafts/Little
Feather building or at the Spirit of Peace powwow grounds,
where we will be having craft fairs. For the 8th year 'Story
Telling around the Campfire' will be presented every Saturday
in July & August by the Little Feather Interpretive Center
this year at the Spirit of Peace grounds. Old traditional
favorites and newer true stories will be told. See the events
page for more details.
Come
join us at our ancestral home, we look forward to meeting
you.
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Mitakuye
Oyasin,
Carol, Maddie & Chuck.
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Ancestors
camping at Pipestone early 1900's, great, great, grandma
Amos, Grandma Estelle (later Crow) as teenager, with
great grandmother Pearsall, all from Granite Falls,
Upper Sioux Agency. 2 of these children are alive,
both still live in Granite Falls.
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Ancestors
being formal, grandmother (middle child) as child,
great grandparents and great great grandparents. Upper
Sioux Agency.
Grandma
Amos, right side back row was in Pipestone quarrying
in 1862 when the Dakota conflict began.
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WE ARE STILL
HERE! WE ARE DAKOTA!
HOME
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Our
telephone and FAX number is: 1-507-562-1009
E-Mail:
spiritofpeacecrafts at hotmail.com
Spirit
of Peace is an autonomous business, and other than normal business
laws the Government have nothing to do with it.
Design
by Pipestone Spirit Designs. copyright 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, photographs
copyright G. Hazell 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Photos of Carol, Maddie
& Chuck copyright Lydia Goodsell 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 Animation
Dragonfly Dezignz 2001, 2002, 2003 Graphics G. Hazell 1998 - 2003.
All Rights Reserved.
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