The beautiful Native American Bead Work shown here has been completely hand crafted by noted Yankton Sioux artisan Lavern Little. Lavern is a registered member of the Yankton Sioux tribe. He was raised on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota . Lavern specializes in the artistically enhanced re-creation of artifacts with particular attention to detail as well as cultural and historical accuracy. Through his work, the living traditions of his culture are honored and can be shared with others interested in learning about the ways of his ancestors.