Bows handcrafted using hatchet, drawknife and rasp. Arrows straightened by hand using heat. The inspiration for my art comes from my great, great, grandmother who was Choctaw.

For 20 years, inspired by his Cherokee heritage, Russ Kruse's passion for reproduction of Native American artifacts has continued to grow. His expertise in flint napping, carving, bead work, hand-painting eagle feathers, leather work, scrimshaw, and relief carving on bone and wood have allowed Russ Kruse to make these masterfully crafted, unique, southwest art pieces. Through his carvings, he reflects the inner spirits of himself, "So they may see what I see". People all over the world have bought his art. If you have been in the San Antonio area in the past 20 years and have bought Native American artifacts, you may already own a Russ Kruse original.

Artist Michael "Crazy Elk" is widely recognized for his "Traditional" Native American handcrafts. He makes handcrafted Peace Pipes, Bone Chokers, Shields, Mandellas, Rattles, Fans, Spirit Wheels, Knives, Lances, Bows, Quivers, Mystical and Ceremonial Pieces and many other items.

*NOTE: In the United States the term "Indian Art" has a specific meaning in the law. The Indian Arts and Craft Act of 1990, Public Law 101-644, is a truth-in-advertising law that prohibits misrepresentation in marketing of Indian arts and crafts products within the United States. It is illegal of offer or display for sale, or sell any art or craft product in a manner that falsely suggests it is Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization, resident within the United States.

None of the arts or crafts on this web page (or its direct links) is "Indian Art", as defined by P.L. 101-644, unless it is so labeled in BOLD letters.