Elias Not Afraid

my name is Elias Jade Not Afraid. Im from the Apsaalooke nation ( Crow tribe) in southern Montana. I'm a self taught bead artist. I specialize in the 2 needle appliqué technique but also know 10 other beading techniques. im also a collector of antique, vintage and rare glass seed beads and use them in my work instead of contemporary beads that are manufactured today. I use high quality materials along with old traditional materials such as smoked deer hide, elk ivory, etc. the items I create are to be passed down as heirlooms. I also love to share my knowledge of beadwork and beads with anyone who's willing to learn.