Welcome to Igmú Tȟáŋka, art and beadwork by @aliwatson117. Browse, buy, request! Commissions on limited basis, let’s discuss! Cashapp/Venmo/PayPal. NN welcome.
Size differences! From small to super long, what I consider ‘standard’ size dentalium, about 1”, to the middle which is long dentalium, about 1-1/4”, and the right which is super long around 1-1/2”. Notice how the small and super long are almost the same length with 3-tier vs 2-.
Shout out to @aliwatson117 @igmuthankastore for an amazing necklace design. It’s hard to just string beads, but to build a balanced double loop with beads lining up and zero clasp rotation is 💜🙏
Also @EaglesElatis the hair is slowly growing out
Red Swarovski pearls, dentalium and metal wing accents. Red is vibrant, yet has a touch of orange to it! Still a gorgeous red. $62 for set. About 20”. #BuyNative#NativeMade#LakotaMade
Swarovski pearls, dentalium and metal wing accents. Two separate necklaces can be worn as a single or double as shown! $62 for set. About 18”. #BuyNative#NativeMade#LakotaMade
These are tiny size 13 beads in a 3”x3” bolo tie. The outside beads are the standard size 11, check the size difference! $125, includes domestic s&h. Awesome deal if you’re a fan of @/HoteiOfficial! Or if you’ve wanted a cool beaded bolo tie. #BuyNative#NativeMade#LakotaMade
Currently available items! All are ready to ship, either Monday or Tuesday. Combined shipping available. Non-Native welcome. Re-makes/similar for previous pieces depending on available components, take a chance! #BuyNative#NativeMade#IndigenousMade#LakotaMade#dentalium
Gearing up for end of the month. Taking commissions for dentalium earrings, necklaces (price depends on materials), or beaded rope. Max of 4 ropes so they’re complete before the end of the month! Choose between 17” ($46) 22” ($56), 24” ($63). #BuyNative#NativeMade#LakotaMade
I waver between bummed and accomplished. Because I’m reaching the last of my dentalium supply and have not been able to source more.
If you happen to know anyone who wants to part with some, send them my way! #Dentalium#Indigenous#NativeTwitter
Blue tiger’s eye and dentalium with hematite accent. About 18”. The blue is so vibrant! Necklace only. $62 includes domestic s&h. #BuyNative#NativeMade#LakotaMade#Dentalium
@nanabeads Thank you for the compliments.
And the jewelry is from @igmuthankastore in case everyone wants to jump over and take a look at her work. 😍😍😍