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As a boy, I learned how to bead from my grandmother. Then, as boys often do, I grew and left behind her teachings, chasing after a fast life filled with alcohol and parties. When I began to crawl out of the hole of alcoholism, I returned to the old teachings, and took up my beads as a way to heal. On the next few pages, you will see an example of some of my beadwork. While I have not photographed some of my bigger pieces, it will give you an idea of the work. In my tradition, each bead placed is a prayer, so the wearer carries with them many prayers. Custom orders are welcome. If you can describe it, I can bead it for you! |
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“Mom” |
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My father is Cheyenne from Oklahoma, my mother is Irish from Colorado. I enjoy the outdoors, practice native spirituality through the sweat lodge and the pipe, as well as other traditional ceremonies. I have made many mistakes in my life and now walk the red road, developing the four aspects of my being: spiritual, emotional, physical, and intellectual. |
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On July 31st, 1999, I married my best
friend and soul mate, Mart. She is Nez Perce, and we had a traditional Indian
wedding, followed by our own flavor of a state-sanctioned wedding. |
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Email me to order: greyowl@cybrquest.com Credit Cards accepted through PayPal; Checks and Money Orders also welcome!! Shipping is extra. |
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Look! Three new pages with bead patterns and my books! |
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Why I don’t have a “Shopping Cart” In this latest revision of my website, I seriously considered adding a “Shopping Cart” feature. You know—where you just click a button and an order is automatically sent. Finally, I decided against it. Each item, even when you order one just like it’s pictured on the website, is individually made FOR YOU. To do this, I did not want to lose at least a bit of “personal” contact via email to make sure you get your individual order filled just the way you want it. Alan |
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Traditional & Original Cheyenne Beadwork |
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518 Nez Perce Drive P.O. Box 154 Kamiah, Idaho 83536 |
