im not sure who to ask about this... im making, well actually my husbands aunt is making a southern straight outfit for our lil boy... he is only 16 months old... what are the main pieces of the outfit he needs to wear?? my lil boys nalii (paternal gramdma in navajo) is making the shirt and apron, im making the belt, and another friend is making his mocc's . . . . is there anything else were missing??

Hi there,
I have an almost 4 year old that wants an old style northern bustle. He has chosen pheasant feathers, some Red Tail Hawk, and wants white leather dots with horsehair tassels and yellow fluff feathers on the ends of the long tail feathers. Can you tell me if pheasant is ok? His drop is black with yellow ribbon and hailstones (this is where he wants the hawk feathers). He has been in traditional regalia since before he could walk. I am not sure how to attach the bustle; I am aiming for a 6-10 in diameter. He has chosen the center piece. Any information you can give me would be great, I do not want to use a kit.
Wangi Chetan

Hey,
quick question, you have any research done on breastplates, you know
I have not seen any great articles done on them yet, and im just lookin
to see some pictures, My uncles think a breastplate would go good with
my hoop dance outfit, just seein if you know some info, thanks alot, keep
up with the awesome things you do
Ego-Hut-Key

Thanks for the kind words.

wats happenin,
I just wanted you to let you know, that my uncles and I think your a kick-a$$ guy, you always put loads of information on the computer, and my uncles know a lot of the men in the pictures and/or have elders who know of them, you put awesome information, thanks for the time to help people do it up right, I really apreciate it, Hope to see you on the circuit.
Ego-hut-key

Matanyan ye.

Thanks Black Buffalo Woman. I respect tornadoes but I'm also facinated by them.

I love the tornado pic!

Hello Historian, thank you for these pictures.
I love the old pictures. Is it allowed to download them? I want to share them with a friend and sent it via email.
Thank you for reading the mail, I`ll give the tobacco for this question in a prayer, is that ok for you?
With respect. Tom

My wife and I now live in Kentucky.