Small Crafts
Betty Derby-Tellinghuisen
Is a direct descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson, who settled in the Pipestone area around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. Betty is a third generation artist of pipestone crafts, who retired from demonstrating at Pipestone National Monument Visitor Center in 2005. She specializes in pipestone jewelry and turtle effigies. Betty is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Adrienne Bird Schultz - “Rose Lightning”
A third generation artist, she is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estella Crow-Wilson, who settled in the area around 1927 and worked the pipestone quarries at that early time. She has also passed her artistic talent of pipestone carving to her daughters. She specializes in feather motif stone jewelry, as well as thunderbird and turtle effigies. Adrienne is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation, and is a voting member on the board of directors for the Pipestone Indian Shrine Association.
Cindy Lou Person - Good Flower Woman
Daughter of Marge Derby Parsons. She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson who settled in Pipestone around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. Cindy Lou is a fourth generation craftsperson with the pipestone, and has been practicing this intricate art of carving pipestone crafts her whole life. She was taught by her Aunt, Betty Derby Tellinghuisen and she fondly remembers watching her Grandma carve turtles when she was a little girl. Cindy Lou is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation. Her Dakota name is “Wahc’a Washte’ Win” which means “Good Flower Woman”. Cindy Lou’s favorite items to carve are owls, hearts & turtles. She always makes her turtles smiling because she is a very happy person.
Jackie Martens
A fourth generation pipestone carver. She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson who settled in Pipestone around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. She primarily carves turtles, birds and bear mounds with the pipestone. She is a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Jodi Pankonen
Jodi is a fourth generation artist, who learned her pipestone carving skills from her mother, Adrienne Bird Schultz. She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson who settled in Pipestone around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. Her specialties include pipestone jewelry and carved turtles. She enjoys making feather jewelry. Jodi is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Matthew H. Derby - Big Iron
A fourth generation craftsman that learned from his uncle Jeffery Derby and other relatives as well. He is a direct descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson, who settled in the Pipestone area around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. Matthew’s specialties are small craft items such as Arrowhead paperweight and Arrowhead necklaces on leather. Matt is a member of the Sisseton–Wahpeton Dakota Tribe.
Terry Rose Beek
A fourth generation artist. She learned to carve the pipestone from her mother, Rose Lightning (Adrienne (Bird) Schultz). She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson who settled in Pipestone around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. She is continuing on the tradition today. Her specialty items are turtle effigies & feather design. Terry Rose is a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Carey Kuehl
A fourth generation artist. She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estella Crow-Wilson, who settled in the area around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. She learned to carve the pipestone from her mother, Rose Lightning (Adrienne (Bird) Schultz). She is continuing on the tradition today. Her specialty items are turtle effigies & feather design. Carey is a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Alice Derby Erickson - “Dancing Flower”
Is a direct descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson, who settled in the Pipestone area around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. Alice is a third generation artist of pipestone crafts, who retired from the National Park Service Ranger at Pipestone National Monument in 2005. She specializes in feather motif stone jewelry and small turtle effigies. Alice is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Kelly Looking Horse
Is a Full Blood Lakota Artist, whose specialty is dreamcatchers, leather pouches and drums. He regularly participates as an announcer and as a traditional Lakota singer, dancer, and entertainer. Also has done presentations to crowds as large as 1000 People.
His motto is: to feel good about yourself is to earn your own way in life, be honest and people who cross your path will respect you, then all is possible.
His motto is: to feel good about yourself is to earn your own way in life, be honest and people who cross your path will respect you, then all is possible.
Chris Parsons Wallenburg
Daughter of Marge Derby Parsons, Chris is a fourth generation craftsperson, and has been practicing her art for over twenty-five years. She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson who settled in Pipestone around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. She specializes in beaded craft items; such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Chris is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Leah Parson
Daughter of Marge Derby Parsons, Leah is a fourth generation craftsperson, and has been practicing her art for over twenty-five years. She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson who settled in Pipestone around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. She specializes in beaded craft items; such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Leah is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.
Roxanne Giagrande
Daughter of Marge Derby Parsons, Roxanne is a fourth generation craftsperson with beadwork, and has been practicing this intricate art for over twenty-five years. She is a descendant of Moses Crow and Estelle Crow-Wilson who settled in Pipestone around 1927 to work the pipestone quarries and carve the pipestone rock. She specializes in beaded craft items; such as necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Roxanne is an enrolled member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Nation.