Richard Craker's Cherokee name, Noksi Galaginais, which means “Star Buck".
He is a Chickamauga citizen and recognized as a Holy Man of the Northern Cherokee Nation. Richard is an artist and has had fifty-seven drawings published in books about Indian religion and history. He has been involved in over twenty-five art exhibits and been shown in over twenty different galleries. He is a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University where he majored in fine arts with emphasis in Print Making: intaglios, mezzotint, etchings, and lithograph. Richard now has a small studio in his home in Joplin, Missouri.
Serious patrons can contact him by phone at 417-553-5224.
He is a Chickamauga citizen and recognized as a Holy Man of the Northern Cherokee Nation. Richard is an artist and has had fifty-seven drawings published in books about Indian religion and history. He has been involved in over twenty-five art exhibits and been shown in over twenty different galleries. He is a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University where he majored in fine arts with emphasis in Print Making: intaglios, mezzotint, etchings, and lithograph. Richard now has a small studio in his home in Joplin, Missouri.
Serious patrons can contact him by phone at 417-553-5224.
You can also purchase
Prints: of
Nancy Ward, Dragging Canoe, Attakukulla Peace Chief and Chief Diwali
$50.00
Prints: of
Tecumseh Shawnee War Chief
$75.00
Serious patrons can contact him by phone at 417-553-5224
Prints: of
Nancy Ward, Dragging Canoe, Attakukulla Peace Chief and Chief Diwali
$50.00
Prints: of
Tecumseh Shawnee War Chief
$75.00
Serious patrons can contact him by phone at 417-553-5224
Tribal Member Gloria Faubion Known for Beadwork
Gloria Faubion is famous for her beadwork. She has a reputation for colorful and creative bracelets and necklaces. Lovingly called "Mama" by many tribal members, Faubion incorporates Native American heritage into her work. |
Bead work done by
Tribal Member Gloria Faubion |
Lightening Spirit Also a Beadman
John Campbell, also known as Lightening Spirit, is a noted beadman. He creates numerous masterpieces throughout the year. Pictured below is one of Lightening Spirit's recent creations which was inspired by military service. Campbell and his wife Twila are both active in Northern Cherokee Nation events and affairs. |
Necklace created by
John "Lighting Spirit" Campbell. |
Deputy Chief Starr Mayo shares some of her recent Beadwork
"The blue strips are dark blue for water, the large pink and white flowers are apple blossoms, the yellow flowers are strawberry blossoms and the green beads are the strawberry vines. The red stripes on the sides of the other stripes are for fire. The large white and pink blossom by itself is a single apple blossom. I made this bead work to go on a buckskin dress I made and used the birth flowers and symbols of the person wearing the dress. The beads are size 10 seed beads that I bought at 'Beads by Becky' in Chouteau, Oklahoma." Starr Mayo, Deputy Chief
"The blue strips are dark blue for water, the large pink and white flowers are apple blossoms, the yellow flowers are strawberry blossoms and the green beads are the strawberry vines. The red stripes on the sides of the other stripes are for fire. The large white and pink blossom by itself is a single apple blossom. I made this bead work to go on a buckskin dress I made and used the birth flowers and symbols of the person wearing the dress. The beads are size 10 seed beads that I bought at 'Beads by Becky' in Chouteau, Oklahoma." Starr Mayo, Deputy Chief
Northern Cherokee Nation Tribal Citizen,
Gary "big standing bear" Raymo is a nationally recognized craftsman and artist of tribal jewelry, decorative masterpieces, and regalia accessories. Many of Gary's pieces are commissioned designs. He, along with his mother Gloria Miller who is also an artist, will be participating in the annual Homecoming Pow Wow and Cultural Gathering and have items on display and for purchase.
Wa-Do
Big Standing Bear!!!
Gary donates a portion of the sales of his beautiful artwork to help support his tribal family.
For more information and prices, contact Gary at draven3838@gmail.com
Gary "big standing bear" Raymo is a nationally recognized craftsman and artist of tribal jewelry, decorative masterpieces, and regalia accessories. Many of Gary's pieces are commissioned designs. He, along with his mother Gloria Miller who is also an artist, will be participating in the annual Homecoming Pow Wow and Cultural Gathering and have items on display and for purchase.
Wa-Do
Big Standing Bear!!!
Gary donates a portion of the sales of his beautiful artwork to help support his tribal family.
For more information and prices, contact Gary at draven3838@gmail.com
Big Standing Bear (pictured at left in red tribal regalia) commissioned a special necklace for Keith Dobbs (also pictured at left), the webmaster for the Northern Cherokee Nation.
“I wanted something special like Big Standing Bear has made for himself and wears to tribal functions,” stated Dobbs. “He knew I had an appreciation for buffalo so he incorporated buffalo teeth into the piece,” Dobbs continued. In addition to four polished buffalo teeth, Big Standing Bear included African turquoise which is in the jasper family. The white beads are called “bone hair pipes” and the silver beads are nickel while the black beads are hemalyke. The popular hemalyke is a mirror-like metallic black “stone” which is a look-alike for natural hematite. The small round white discs in the necklace are bone, as well. “I couldn’t be more pleased,” shared Dobbs. “It’s great to own a piece that has been created by a tribal brother.” Buffalo Teeth Necklace |
Necklace commissioned by
Council member Gary "Big Standing Bear" Raymo |