So. Plains-style Dance Stick-- 11/0 cut, regular, and transparent beads

Description

Southern Plains-style dance stick (tail stick).
17” long, 1/2" diameter hardwood dance stick (aka "tail stick") with two 6-inch sections of gourd stitch beadwork (white 11/0 cuts beads for background color), expertly executed in 11/0 cut, regular, and transparent beads. Other bead colors include clear crystal, black, periwinkle blue, royal blue, transparent dark red, orange, clear orange, golden yellow, and yellow.  The stick also has two 1-inch sections and one 3-inch section of decorative otter fur. Deerhide wrist tie.  See pictures (full-size and close-up) for details.
Although the craftsperson is NOT a member of an American Indian tribe or nation, he has participated in American Indian powwows and ceremonial dances for over 52 years.  See positive feedback from American Indian and non-Indian customers.
Postage cost includes careful, proper packaging and USPS Priority Mail (with tracking).
The craftsperson/seller is
NOT
representing himself as an American Indian or First Nations person.