Exhibits

The highlight and focus of Crow Fair is the pow wow which features dancers from visiting tribes as well as Crow tribal members. It is a time for connection and cultural celebration. Sisters Knowledge features a young woman in her elk tooth dress dancing to the beat of the drum.

• Painting Dimensions: 14" H x 11" W; Framed Size: 16" H x 13" W
• Oil on Canvas
• 2020

About Del Curfman

Del Curfman is known for his work with Apsáalooke (Crow Nation of Montana) imagery, exploring heritage, tradition, and humanity through painting. He earned his BFA in Studio Arts with a focus on painting at the Institute of American Indian Arts of Santa Fe, NM (IAIA) in May 2017. As an emerging artist and enrolled tribal member, Curfman looks to contribute to contemporary Native Artist history through his artwork and community-based projects.

Every Crow Fair features a parade where our elders and tribe come together to celebrate Crow culture, traditional garb and wear, and traditional arts such as bead and quilt work. This painting features a community member in his regalia, especially striking is his beautiful headdress.

Vanishing Series

The Vanishing Series is a response to the perception that Native American culture has or will "vanish." This idea of disappearance has been a mainstream thought that has only been propagated by Edward Curtis, a photographer who in 1904 produced a collection of photographs titled "Vanishing Race." The Vanishing Series aims to belie this idea.

• Painting Dimensions: 20" H x 16" W; Framed Size: 22" H x 18" W
• Part of the Vanishing Series
• Oil on Canvas
• Motion in Red by Del Curfman, 2020

About Del Curfman

Del Curfman is known for his work with Apsáalooke (Crow Nation of Montana) imagery, exploring heritage, tradition, and humanity through painting. He earned his BFA in Studio Arts with a focus on painting at the Institute of American Indian Arts of Santa Fe, NM (IAIA) in May 2017. As an emerging artist and enrolled tribal member, Curfman looks to contribute to contemporary Native Artist history through his artwork and community-based projects.

This beautiful beaded bracelet by Birdie Real Bird is made using traditional Crow colors and designs. The pink represents the first glow of the morning sun, yellow the east, and green the earth. Her work is featured in the Apsáalooke Women and Warriors exhibition making this bracelet not only jewelry but also a piece of art.

• Size: 1.5" H, adjustable width
• Material: Glass and brass beads, leather, hide ties
• Handmade by Apsáalooke artisan, Birdie Real Bird

About Birdie Real Bird

Birdie Real Bird, or Basaanee Ahush/First Many Times, is an Apsáalooke beadworker and is known across Montana for her exquisite beading projects and dolls. Taught by her grandmother and beading artist elders in her tribe, Birdie uses correct Apsáalooke traditional designs and colors in her work. Her dolls are in many collections, including the Smithsonian Museum. Now retired, Real Bird devotes her time to beading, speaking at reservation schools about Apsáalooke culture, in addition to her work with numerous agencies across Montana. Real Bird was the recipient of Montana's Circle of American Masters in Visual and Traditional Arts 2014.

This beautiful beaded bracelet by Birdie Real Bird is made using traditional Crow colors and designs. The blue represents the sky, yellow the sunrise, and red is the symbol of life. Her work is featured in the Apsáalooke Women and Warriors exhibition making this bracelet not only jewelry but also a piece of art.

• Size: 1.5" H, adjustable width
• Material: Glass and brass beads, leather, hide ties
• Handmade by Apsáalooke artisan, Birdie Real Bird

About Birdie Real Bird

Birdie Real Bird, or Basaanee Ahush/First Many Times, is an Apsáalooke beadworker and is known across Montana for her exquisite beading projects and dolls. Taught by her grandmother and beading artist elders in her tribe, Birdie uses correct Apsáalooke traditional designs and colors in her work. Her dolls are in many collections, including the Smithsonian Museum. Now retired, Real Bird devotes her time to beading, speaking at reservation schools about Apsáalooke culture, in addition to her work with numerous agencies across Montana. Real Bird was the recipient of Montana's Circle of American Masters in Visual and Traditional Arts 2014.

The dramatic long feather drop of these Large Fly Away Feather Earrings will make everyone's head turn. It's one of a kind and handmade by Dene artist Catherine Blackburn making these earrings not only a piece of jewelry but also a piece of art.

• Size: 18" drop, 2.5" D
• Material: 24k gold-plated chain, beads, and findings, agoya shell centers, premium-grade rooster feathers, vacuum-sealed cubic zirconia rhinestone, sunstone accent, genuine leather backing, gold-plated clutch earring backs
• Handmade by Dene artist, Catherine Blackburn

 

About Catherin Blackburn

Catherine Blackburn was born in Ile a la Crosse, Saskatchewan of Dene and European ancestry and is a member of the English River First Nation. She grew up in the small rural town of Choiceland and holds a BFA from the University of Saskatchewan. Blackburn is a bead artist, painter, and jeweler whose work embraces two inspirations in her life-family and culture- and speaks to the complexities of memory, history and cultural identity.

This red glass bead bracelet is individually handcrafted by Native American artist apprentices. The beautiful beads with deer hide ties make it a great accessory for everyday wear. With each purchase, you are supporting services at Chief Seattle Club by helping provide funds for meals, housing referrals, drug and alcohol counseling, and mental healthcare.

• Material: Acrylic and glass beads, brass endings, deer hide ties
• Adjustable
• Each bracelet is handmade by a Native apprentice

This aqua, red and white glass bead bracelet is individually handcrafted by Native American artist apprentices. The beautiful beads with deer hide ties make it a great accessory for everyday wear. With each purchase, you are supporting services at Chief Seattle Club by helping provide funds for meals, housing referrals, drug and alcohol counseling, and mental healthcare.

• Material: Acrylic and glass beads, brass endings, deer hide ties
• Adjustable
• Each bracelet is handmade by a Native apprentice

This aqua, red and white glass bead bracelet is individually handcrafted by Native American artist apprentices. The beautiful beads with deer hide ties make it a great accessory for everyday wear. With each purchase, you are supporting services at Chief Seattle Club by helping provide funds for meals, housing referrals, drug and alcohol counseling, and mental healthcare.

• Material: Acrylic and glass beads, brass endings, deer hide ties
• Adjustable
• Each bracelet is handmade by a Native apprentice

This black, red, and white glass bead bracelet is individually handcrafted by Native American artist apprentices. The beautiful beads with deer hide ties make it a great accessory for everyday wear. With each purchase, you are supporting services at Chief Seattle Club by helping provide funds for meals, housing referrals, drug and alcohol counseling, and mental healthcare.

• Material: Acrylic and glass beads, brass endings, deer hide ties
• Adjustable
• Each bracelet is handmade by a Native apprentice

Snuggle up on cool nights with your favorite T. rex SUE! This throw gives you the comfort and coziness of a sweatshirt but in blanket form. It's extra soft and heavyweight.

 

• Size: 40" x 52"
• Material: 11 oz. 80% cotton/20% polyester sweatshirt fleece
• Care: Machine washable

Designed by an enrolled member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Tribe of Montana, this Crow Style Medium Size Backpack is just what you need for daily use or sports activities. The pockets (including one for your 15" laptop) give plenty of room for all your necessities, while the water-resistant material will protect them from the weather.

• Size: 12.25" W x 17" H x 4" D
• Material: 100% polyester
• Maximum weight limit: 44 lbs
• Designed by Della BigHair-Stump

Designed by an enrolled member of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Tribe of Montana, this Fierce Medium Size Backpack is just what you need for daily use or sports activities. The pockets (including one for your 15" laptop) give plenty of room for all your necessities, while the water-resistant material will protect them from the weather.

• Size: 12.25" W x 17" H x 4" D
• Material: 100% polyester
• Maximum weight limit: 44 lbs
• Designed by Della BigHair-Stump

Each Navy and Green Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet is beaded by hand to create a piece of timeless heirloom jewelry using skills passed down by generations of Native American artisans. The design thoughtfully blends contemporary and traditional Navajo aesthetics. Every cuff is a wearable piece of art, designed to empower the women who make and wear them.

• Size: Small - .5" H, Large - 1" H
• Each cuff is 6" wide with an adjustable copper band inside
• Material: Glass beads and leather
• Handmade in the U.S.A.

Each Black and Grey Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet is beaded by hand to create a piece of timeless heirloom jewelry using skills passed down by generations of Native American artisans. The design thoughtfully blends contemporary and traditional Navajo aesthetics. Every cuff is a wearable piece of art, designed to empower the women who make and wear them.

• Size: .5" H x 6" wide with an adjustable copper band inside
• Material: Glass beads and leather
• Handmade in the U.S.A.

Each Grey and Gold Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet is beaded by hand to create a piece of timeless heirloom jewelry using skills passed down by generations of Native American artisans. The design thoughtfully blends contemporary and traditional Navajo aesthetics. Every cuff is a wearable piece of art, designed to empower the women who make and wear them.

• Size: .5" H x 6" wide with an adjustable copper band inside
• Material: Glass beads and leather
• Handmade in the U.S.A.

Each Turquoise and Red Glass Beaded Cuff Bracelet is beaded by hand to create a piece of timeless heirloom jewelry using skills passed down by generations of Native American artisans. The design thoughtfully blends contemporary and traditional Navajo aesthetics. Every cuff is a wearable piece of art, designed to empower the women who make and wear them.

• Size: Medium - .5" H, Large - 1" H, X-Large - 1.75" H
• Each cuff is 6" wide with an adjustable copper band inside
• Material: Glass beads and leather
• Handmade in the U.S.A.

Keep your hands clean with this Sage Pine Liquid Hand Soap. Inspired by plants endemic to the American Southwest, this unique blend of yucca root and jojoba oil will keep your hands clean without being too drying.

It comes in a recyclable bottle with a foaming top.

• Size: 6 oz
• Ingredients: Water, Potassium Cocoate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Yucca Schidigera Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Oil, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Citric Acid
• Made in the U.S.A

This unscented Hydro Lotion is great for those looking for silky skin without any added essential oils. Ideal for those with sensitive skin or noses and those that don't want their moisturizer to conflict with a preferred perfume or cologne.

It contains the rich oils of coconut, jojoba, castor and argan oils that penetrate the skin. It's silky, smooth and moisturizing and won’t leave you feeling greasy. Plus, it is light enough for the face, body or hands.

• Size: 8oz
• Ingredients: Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Cummunis (Castor) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Bisabolol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
• Made in the U.S.A

This Lavender Lotion contains the rich oils of coconut, jojoba, castor and argan oils. It's silky, smooth and moisturizing without leaving your skin feeling greasy. Not only that, we use pure essential oils, no animal products and make it in small batches with organically, locally and naturally sourced ingredients.

Lavender Essential Oil has a variety of common uses and is mostly known for its relaxing and calming properties.

• Size: 8oz
• Ingredients: Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Cummunis (Castor) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender) Essential Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Bisabolol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
• Made in the U.S.A

This Sage Pine Lotion is natural and fresh smelling. Nothing says New Mexico like it. Discover the essence of wildness and wide-open skies literally at your fingertips. You might even feel like you just got back from a day in the piñon covered New Mexican hills.

Light, moisturizing and non-greasy, this lotion will leave your skin feeling soft and silky. It contains some of nature's finest oils: a combination of coconut, jojoba, castor and argan oils plus pure essential oils of sage and pine needle. There are no animal products or perfumes, just pure goodness!

• Size: 8oz
• Ingredients: Water, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Ricinus Cummunis (Castor) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Oil, Pinus Sylvestre (Pine Needle) Essential Oil, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Essential Oil, Cetearyl Glucoside, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Bisabolol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyethylcellulose
• Made in the U.S.A

This blanket is inspired by the Apsáalooke (Crow) name given to Designer Bethany Yellowtail as a young girl: Ammaakeealaachelibaachiilakaacheesh in English translates to “Overcomes through Faith.” This name was given to her by respected elder David Yarlott Sr. In receiving her Apsáalooke name it was her family's wishes that she always be guided, protected, and that prayer be an integral part of her life.

The blanket design "Faith" is an acknowledgment to her name, her family, the people and prayers that have guided her. The hues of pink, blue, and green are specific to the Apsáalooke homelands that she was raised on. You can view her other work in the Apsáalooke Women and Warriors exhibition.

• Size: Queen size
• Material: 100% New Zealand wool
• Care: Dry clean
• 2-sided design
• Suede edge band
• Designed by Bethany Yellowtail

 

About Bethany Yellowtail

Bethany Yellowtail is a fashion designer originally from the Crow (Apsáalooke) and Northern Cheyenne (Tsetsehestahese & So’taeo’o) Nations in southeastern Montana. Bethany’s artistic vision and work is irremovable from her social justice vision for her community: not only does she provide employment for dozens of artists, Bethany was active in the No-DAPL and women’s rights movements, fundraising thousands of dollars through apparel sales, teaching ribbon skirt workshops on-site at the water protector camp, and creating a silk scarf to represent the women’s march on Washington.