Long before contact between European and Native American cultures, Native Americans used natural objects such as bone, semi-precious stones, shells, quills, and feathers to decorate artifacts of great beauty and originality.

When trade beads were introduced, many tribes quickly saw that their arts could be enhanced by these colorful glass beads. Over the centuries, the use of trade beads resulted in the creation of patterns typical of the Native Americans who created them and the part of the continent where they lived.

Beading was used to decorate everything from clothing to ceremonial objects. Valued by Native Americans and collected by some non-Native Americans, the beauty and originality of Native American beadwork as an art form was slower to be recognized by Western society than some other Native American arts.

Today, museums and collectors across the United States recognize and collect quality Native American beadwork by contemporary artists. Many of these artists now give this traditional craft a unique look by combining old and new. They may use high-quality glass beads, or combine glass beads with crystals and natural gemstones. Coyote's Game is proud to offer a sampling of both traditional and modern Native American beadwork.

In our Beaded Earring section are all kinds of beaded earrings--pyramid earrings, dream catcher earrings, stud earrings, button earrings, and stunning dangle earrings using beads, Austrian crystals and semi-precious stones made by recognized Santo Domingo-Creek-Seminole artist LeJeune Chavez. LeJeune also makes one of a kind beaded necklaces and bracelets.

Visit our Beaded Bracelets section to see a wide range of friendship and beaded cuff bracelets. We offer 5-strand beaded necklaces, beaded chokers, and Navajo rug necklaces. We also have a great selection of beaded barrettes, hair bands and hair ornaments in many patterns and colors.

If you're looking for a beaded hat band, Coyote's Game is the place to start. Our beaded hat bands come in all patterns and prices. Many of our fine hat bands are made by Navajo artist Sheri Jackson. In our Other Beadwork section we carry beaded purses and pouches and various other one of a beaded kind items.

A Native American beaded belt is an accessory to be treasured and worn for years. We offer belts with hand loomed beadwork, including the work of well-known Comanche artist Junior Weryackwe.

The charm of Native American beadwork is in the brilliant colors and the sparkle or shine any light casts on smooth or faceted beads. Unfortunately, scanners and computer imaging do not yet have the quality to capture the depth of color or the sparkle. We ask our visitors to use their imaginations when looking at the beadwork in this section. Make the colors deeper. Make them glow and sparkle and you'll know what these items really look like.

Most of the beaded items shown in this section are one of a kind.