Lavern
Little
Lavern
Little Hails from Rosebud South
Dakota and grew up on the reservation there.
He has lived and been making art locally for over twenty years.
His Art has appeared in the Heard museum in
Phoenix and his artwork has been used in several books on Sioux
history, most
recently his artwork appeared on the cover of “Dakota Dawn” by Gregory
F. Michno.
The
Pentagon purchased several of
Lavern’s peace pipes to give out to Foreign dignitaries following the
completion of the Iraqi Freedom War in Iraq and the Dept of Veteran’s
affairs
has purchased several of his Peace pipes in the years since.
Leo
Holiday
I
attended boarding school
on the reservation until 7th grade.
Went off the res, and completed my schooling. Have
a 2 year
degree in electronics.
I started making these items, about 4 years ago, and source of 2nd
income, and made it a hobby.
I am
Navaho, from the
Monument Valley area. Born at home.
I know the life on the reservation, no running water, electricity, or
any type of utility.
We do have running water now, and some utilities. With the
exception of cable.
I am
the 4th in a family of
7 kids. Two sister, and 4 brothers(two of which are not here
any
longer).
I am from the Red House clan.
Peace pipes $55
Peace pipes
$100-$150
Peace
pipes $200 and up
