Mirror Boards and Arm Bands

Native Air · 09-26-2003, 02:01 PM

Could someone post please post pictures of thier mirror boards and the clasps on thier German Silver armbands.

BeadMan · 09-28-2003, 02:00 PM

Here are a few mirror boards

http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1

http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1

http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1

http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1

http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1

Enjoy!

waleli · 09-28-2003, 07:35 PM

Hey those are really nice mirror boards - Thanks for sharing !:)

Red Blanket · 09-28-2003, 10:47 PM

WOW!!! They Are Awsome!!!!new

BeadMan · 09-28-2003, 11:40 PM

One More from the Oklahoma Historical Society.
I think?

http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...php?photo=4011

Native Air · 09-28-2003, 11:41 PM

Thanks a million guys!

CHEROSAGE · 09-30-2003, 01:37 AM

These are some very nice boards. Thanks for sharing them with us.

Red Blanket · 10-05-2003, 09:10 PM

is it easy to make Mirror Boards? Does anyone he make them?

waleli · 10-06-2003, 11:27 AM

My dad makes them !

dreamwvr8 · 10-13-2003, 07:06 PM

Si'Yo!
Thanks for the beautiful pics of the mirror boards. I have a couple questions about them. I have never seen them used and wonder in what manner are they used? What Tribe or Tribes use them? What do they represent?
Thanks for your time.
Peace!
Traci

dreamwvr8 · 10-13-2003, 07:18 PM

Si'Yo!
Thanks for the beautiful pics of the mirror boards. I have a couple questions about them. I have never seen them used and wonder in what manner are they used? What Tribe or Tribes use them? What do they represent?
Thanks for your time.
Peace!
Traci

dreamwvr8 · 10-13-2003, 08:12 PM

http://catalogs.google.com/search?dq...page=44&zoom=3
if this link doesn't work, go to www.crazycrow.com, the armbands are listed on page 44 of their online catalog. Though they don't give any information about the clasps used, perhaps you can call their customer service and inquire about them.
Peace!
Traci

1dancing white wolf · 10-14-2003, 09:51 AM

Okay, my husband is a straight dancer and I have to put his armbands on him so I will try to explain how the clasps on his work.
You slide the band up your arm over the sleeve of your shirt, and it has holes on it to tighten it to the point that it doesn't slip. The clasp is a rectangular band that slides over the end of the armband itself and keeps the piece with holes from popping loose. It should be worn below the bicep, with the sleeve of the shirt pulled up a little to make it blouse up some. They look best with a drop sleeve shirt, or one with fuller sleeves and cuffs.
Hope this helps!

PS-If you want to see what his look like, he is in our wedding pictures in the gallery under my name. They aren't closeup of the arm bands but you can get an idea of the effect from the pictures.

Fat Albert · 10-17-2003, 11:12 PM

My bands are drilled to lace up. No pesky slides. A little easier to trade out ribbons as well. FWIW

LSS · 06-30-2008, 11:38 PM

I don't usually surf through this thread...but peek in every now and again.

I've been working on a few mirror boards as of late and decided to look up some information here...I just have one question though....

How long is too long for a mirror board?

LSS

Gledanh Zhinga · 07-01-2008, 02:38 PM

I have a photo of Sylvester Warrior carrying a board, so I based my pseudo measurements on the length of his fan feathers. I come up with the board being approximately 6" wide x 13½" long. That is pretty big, reaching the outer limits, I would guess.

My most used board is 6.5" x 10". I have a horse head one that is 12" long.

CHEROSAGE · 07-02-2008, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gledanh Zhinga

I have a photo of Sylvester Warrior carrying a board, so I based my pseudo measurements on the length of his fan feathers. I come up with the board being approximately 6" wide x 13½" long. That is pretty big, reaching the outer limits, I would guess.

My most used board is 6.5" x 10". I have a horse head one that is 12" long.

Are you sure you're not bragging now?

09-26-2003, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Native Air Retired Pro Snagger Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 'Oklahoma JackA**, now get to driving' Posts: 67	Mirror Boards and Arm Bands Could someone post please post pictures of thier mirror boards and the clasps on thier German Silver armbands.

09-28-2003, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Red Blanket Junior Dancer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 101	WOW!!! They Are Awsome!!!!new __________________ Will (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape)

09-30-2003, 01:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
CHEROSAGE Pow Wow Committee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: , mo Posts: 1,342	These are some very nice boards. Thanks for sharing them with us. __________________ BOB

10-05-2003, 09:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Red Blanket Junior Dancer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 101	is it easy to make Mirror Boards? Does anyone he make them? __________________ Will (Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape)

10-13-2003, 07:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
dreamwvr8 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania Posts: 11	Mirror Boards Questions Si'Yo! Thanks for the beautiful pics of the mirror boards. I have a couple questions about them. I have never seen them used and wonder in what manner are they used? What Tribe or Tribes use them? What do they represent? Thanks for your time. Peace! Traci

09-28-2003, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
BeadMan Beadworker Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Northeast Iowa Posts: 410	Here are a few mirror boards http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1 http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1 http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1 http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1 http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1 Enjoy!

09-28-2003, 07:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
waleli Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 100	Hey those are really nice mirror boards - Thanks for sharing !:)

09-28-2003, 11:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
BeadMan Beadworker Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Northeast Iowa Posts: 410	One More from the Oklahoma Historical Society. I think? http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...php?photo=4011

09-28-2003, 11:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Native Air Retired Pro Snagger Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: 'Oklahoma JackA**, now get to driving' Posts: 67	Thanks a million guys!

10-06-2003, 11:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
waleli Tiny Tot Dancer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rocky Mountains Posts: 100	My dad makes them !

10-13-2003, 07:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
dreamwvr8 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania Posts: 11	Mirror Boards Questions Si'Yo! Thanks for the beautiful pics of the mirror boards. I have a couple questions about them. I have never seen them used and wonder in what manner are they used? What Tribe or Tribes use them? What do they represent? Thanks for your time. Peace! Traci

10-13-2003, 08:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
dreamwvr8 Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northwest Pennsylvania Posts: 11	German Silver Arm Bands http://catalogs.google.com/search?dq...page=44&zoom=3 if this link doesn't work, go to www.crazycrow.com, the armbands are listed on page 44 of their online catalog. Though they don't give any information about the clasps used, perhaps you can call their customer service and inquire about them. Peace! Traci

10-14-2003, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
1dancing white wolf Junior Dancer Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Highland Springs, Va, USA Posts: 131	Okay, my husband is a straight dancer and I have to put his armbands on him so I will try to explain how the clasps on his work. You slide the band up your arm over the sleeve of your shirt, and it has holes on it to tighten it to the point that it doesn't slip. The clasp is a rectangular band that slides over the end of the armband itself and keeps the piece with holes from popping loose. It should be worn below the bicep, with the sleeve of the shirt pulled up a little to make it blouse up some. They look best with a drop sleeve shirt, or one with fuller sleeves and cuffs. Hope this helps! PS-If you want to see what his look like, he is in our wedding pictures in the gallery under my name. They aren't closeup of the arm bands but you can get an idea of the effect from the pictures. __________________ Rie Last edited by 1dancing white wolf; 10-14-2003 at 09:53 AM.

10-17-2003, 11:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
Fat Albert Eater of all frybread!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 331	My bands are drilled to lace up. No pesky slides. A little easier to trade out ribbons as well. FWIW

06-30-2008, 11:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
LSS Sappling! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 871	It's Alive!!!!! I don't usually surf through this thread...but peek in every now and again. I've been working on a few mirror boards as of late and decided to look up some information here...I just have one question though.... How long is too long for a mirror board? LSS __________________ To get a true picture of your purpose in life, you only get the whole picture when you listen with your mind, your ears and your heart. This way The Creator has a direct connection with you and only you...no outside interference. When you follow the will of IT that created you, understanding that your purpose is not for you...but for IT and all that IT has created, there can be no wrong except failure to be obedient. Only then do we jeopardize the gifts we are given. Its not the final destination that defines us, rather the journey taken!

07-01-2008, 02:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
Gledanh Zhinga Blacksmith Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 305	I have a photo of Sylvester Warrior carrying a board, so I based my pseudo measurements on the length of his fan feathers. I come up with the board being approximately 6" wide x 13½" long. That is pretty big, reaching the outer limits, I would guess. My most used board is 6.5" x 10". I have a horse head one that is 12" long.