Dance Sticks and Trail Markers

At Gray Wolf Trading Post, we offer a selection of handmade Native American dance sticks and trail markers, created by skilled artists from various tribes. These unique pieces of art and craftsmanship are accented with natural materials, making each one a distinctive addition to any collection.

Our Native American trail markers and dance sticks, crafted with great attention to detail by Cherokee, Creek, and Navajo artisans, are sure to enhance any collection. Traditionally, dance sticks are used by braves and warriors during ceremonial dances.

Trail markers are fascinating historical artifacts, no longer in active use. They were once employed by clans or families to mark trails, indicating directions to ceremonies, meetings, or clan members’ homes. The colors on a trail marker represent clan colors, while deer antlers symbolize family and gentleness. A medicine wheel between the antlers is believed to protect the family from harm and misfortune. Skulls used in the markers hold specific meanings for Native people. Feathers signify a connection with prayer and protection, carrying dreams and prayers to safeguard the family. The spearhead at the bottom of a trail marker was used to secure it into the ground. In mountainous regions, markers without spearheads were hung from trees or placed by boulders using ropes or straps. ^