Artifacts

Dan Corley

Without question, Dan is one of the finest Native American (Cherokee) artists engaged in artifact reproduction. His work is collected internationally. Masks, shields, and lances are faithfully crafted in the traditions that replicate cultural pieces that every meticulous collector will show case with pride.

Algonquin Story Teller Mask conjures images of the past. Relive the time when the Story Teller would tell the tales of an old and sacred past to the village populace as they gathered around the fire. Stock #80 $545.00 48"in length. Leather stretched over ceramic masking with fur and feathers. Twisted fringe (contiguous piece with leather face) decorated with beads.

False Face Mask used by the Iroquois Indians to frighten the evil spirits who inhabited the dark recesses of the forest. The False Face Mask Society would also dance with the mask at the home of an ill person to chase away the spirits that were causing the suffering. Beautifully crafted from a gourd, painted and decorated with a variety of feathers and fur. Mask stands on its own display stand. Stock#70 $255.00 20"tall

Not for the faint hearted. Dan Corley has captured the essence of Tasunka Witka and his power found with in his shield. Tasunka Witka, the great Sioux chief known as Crazy Horse, was a member of the Thunder cult and this shield when seen in battle would strike terror in to the soul of those unfortunate enough to be in the path of its owner. Truly an exotic and unique piece Stock#1245 $350.00 Approximately 16"round heavy leather hide with simulated Eagle and Hawk feathers.

Dan Corley summons forth the tie between Man and Nature, a mask that helps to unlock that chord lost in Mother Earth.A prayer of balnce that perfectly accents a small nook in need of radiance. Stock #1245 $325.00 29"Leather with twisted fringe and feathers.