Glen Petersen is a semiretired consultant and writer who has turned his talents to preserving the art and glory of historical Native American ceremonial clothing and accessories. Mr. Petersen has mastered the technique of creating historically accurate, miniaturized (approximately one-third scale) versions of Plains Indian war shirts, dresses, cradles, and other ceremonial artifacts that typify the craftsmanship of the 1800s.

Mr. Petersen’s intent is to offer a realistic rendering of these historical items in a medium that can be enjoyed in one’s home as opposed to visiting a museum. All of the work is done with real hides, beadwork, and other natural materials such as horse hair to achieve a realistic, accurate, and three-dimensional effect.