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Have you ever wondered how exactly pow wow drums are used? I had, but never really knew they played such an important role in the Native American culture until I had the opportunity to attend one of these events, and started talking to the American Indian singers about the important part the pow wow drum plays in the ceremony. Native drum groups understand the importance and significant role of this type of drum in their culture, but most people I come across have only a vague idea of how the na …

Artist Pete Whitehorse, an outstanding Native American craftsman was born in New Mexico on the Mescalero Apache Reservation. Pete has developed a unique style of his own and has been offering his unique creations of Indian artifacts, artwork and jewelry since the early ninties. When working to create any of his pieces, Pete is conscious to combine the rich American Indian culture with his personal life experiences to bring forth a very special handcraft that is uniquely his and allows his person …

Rawhide Lamp Shades(Bell Style)Bell style rawhide lamp Shades are 50% taller than standard rawhide shades perfect for taller, larger lamps and come in light southwest or dark western rawhide.There is no substitute for genuine “raw hide” or rawhide lamp shades for southwestern lamps, antler lamps, wall sconces, chandeliers and home lighting if you need rustic lamp shades. Bell style rawhide shades are 50% taller for tall desk lamps, and table lamps for for western lamps or décor. Our southwestern …

Rawhide lamp shades can be ruined in transportation and shipping or they can arrive in perfect condition, with the right handling techniques. Weather you use these tips for personal use or if you are one of our dealers on the road to trade shows or other stores, the valuable techniques we have pioneered come from personal experience in the school of hard knocks, a class we don't want you to have to attend. Each month, Mission Del Rey transports hundreds of rawhide lamp shades to our shipping cen …

Rawhide lamp shades for warm cozy lighting are natural and functional, giving needed light but also providing the type of ambiance you are looking for to compliment your rustic decorating. Southwest and western lamps and furniture have made rawhide shades the mainstay of cabin and lodge style lighting and have become synonymous with rustic lighting. When you begin to create the atmosphere of your favorite rooms in rustic style, lighting is very important and will set the mood of the space you ar …