P.O. Box 1033
Red Lodge, MT 59068
USA
ABOUT THE ART
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sioux tobacco bag
Museum-quality reproductions of original nineteenth century masterpieces are available at a fraction of the originals' price for discriminating collectors and western home-decorators.
These reproductions are carefully researched and reproduced, employing proper materials and techniques, including the use of brain-tanned deerskin, correct glass bead colors for all beadwork (old stock beads, when available) and replicated fabrics, such as sawtooth-selvedge trade wool, and silk ribbon.
As an ethical guard against fraudulent misrepresentation of these reproductions as original, nylon beading thread is often substituted where it cannot readily be seen unless meticulously examined. This should prevent future material-culture ethnologists, collectors, and curators from mistaking as original these reproductions after time has aged them.
Typical reproductions are warbonnets, pipe or tobacco bags, blanket strips, bandolier bags, bucksin dresses, warshirts, and gun cases.
My extensive collection of photos of original pieces in museums around the world allow connoisseurs to choose exquisite pieces for reproduction.
Primarily I replicate items used in the Fur Trade, Indian Wars, and the Reservation periods of the nineteenth century. Allowable is most any type personal item or clothing of the Plateau, Plains, Prairie, Great Lakes, or Eastern tribes; not allowed are religious items, such as Ghost Dance shirts.
Prices range generally range from $500 to $5,000. Production of these labor-intensive items requires two weeks to two months.
Satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back.
I have a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and have studied American Indian art for 32 years. I lived in Munich, Germany in the early 1970s and have extensively visited most of the European, Canadian, and U.S. museum Indian art collections.
In the past I have done much pow-wow dancing and camping at various Native American celebrations. I continue learning through several annual Indian art seminars and conferences held at museums around the country. I have been a commercial and brain-tanner of deer, elk, and buffalo hides for 18 years.
I have produced costuming and have given historical advice for the production of several films. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 1990-91 Primetime Emmy Awards honored me for contributions for "Outstanding Achievement In Costuming For A Miniseries Or A Special" for "Son Of The Morning Star" Part 2, shown on ABC.
Call, write, or email to check availability of items or to initiate your custom order.
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Jerry Fahrenthold
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