North by Northeast
Wabanaki, Akwesasne, Mohawk, and Tuscarora Traditional Arts. By Kathleen Mundell. 120 pgs. Softcover.
North by Northeast shares the art and experiences of practicing Northeastern artisans. Mundell profiles over 35 traditional artists working primarily in Maine and New York. This book recognizes the resourcefulness and creativity of these artists. These artists belong to the Wabanaki, Akwesasne Mohawk and Tuscarora people.
It features basketry, beadwork, canoe making, wood carving and quilting. The text discusses how these artisans learned their craft and how the products they create have developed over time.
This is not a guidebook, but you will find it inspiring for your own craftwork.
Color and Black & White photographs of the artists and their creations.
ISBN 978-0884483052
Indians in Eden
Wabanakis and Rusticators on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, 1840s – 1920s. By Bunny McBride and Harald E.L. Prins. 185 pgs. Softcover.
This profusely illustrated book focuses on the resourcefulness of Native Americans living on Mount Desert Island in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In addition to maintaining their own heritage, they interacted with the tourists (rusticators) who came to vacation in Bar Harbor. They made and sold items like baskets, moccasins, beadwork, feathers and other items. Some also served as fishing and tour guides. You will read about successes and conflicts the Natives experienced during this time.
Black & White photographs & illustrations.
ISBN 9780892728046
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Etched Birchbark Container with Leaves & Beaver design
This large Birchbark Container features etched botanical designs and a Beaver on the bottom. The artist etched the designs on the back of the Birchbark while it was still green. As it dried, the image darkened. The artist used spruce root to hold it together. He stitched together two pieces of Birchbark for the cover. The cover is very sturdy and you can take it completely off the container. Etched leaf designs appear on both sides and the top of the container. On the bottom you will find an etched Beaver design. A light coat of polyurethane gives it a bit of a shine. A piece of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. They are typically used by Indigenous people in North America for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Container stands 9.75″ tall. The bottom measures 12″ x 7.5″. The cover measures 9″ x 8.5″. The Container came from a collection. You will see that the cover is a bit warped, but otherwise It is in very good condition! One of a Kind!
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Birchbark Purse with Cover
This large Birchbark Purse will hold lightweight essentials or look great in your collection. The artist used spruce root to bind the pieces of Birchbark together. He or she cut out scalloped pieces of Birchbark and attached them to the top of the Purse with more spruce root. Deerskin Leather Lacing holds the cover on and can be untied to open the Purse. A light coat of polyurethane gives it a bit of a shine. A piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. They are typically used by Indigenous people in North America for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Purse stands 9.5″ tall. The bottom measures approximately 12″ x 3″. The cover measures 7.25″ x 4.25″. We got this Purse in a collection. You will see two cracks on the bottom, but otherwise It is in very good condition! One of a Kind!
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Abenaki Heritage Weekend
Location: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum 4472 Basin Harbor Road VT 05491
Time: 10:30 am to 4:30 pm
Details: Join the Native American community at the Abenaki Heritage Weekend. Members of the Elnu Abenaki Tribe, the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk and Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation, Missisquoi Abenaki Tribe. Join the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association work with Museum staff to plan and present the event.
The Native people are experts in the living indigenous arts and traditions which they come together to share with one another and with visitors. They have inherited, researched, reconstructed, or apprenticed to learn the techniques with which they create outstanding bead work, quill work, basketry, pottery, woodworking and other items for personal use or for sale. Tribal members will also share songs, drumming, dancing, games, food preparation, and other life skills.
Abenaki Heritage Weekend also includes opportunities to share cultural heritage through indoor presentations and a gallery talk with the curators and artists.
For more info: http://abenakiart.org/abenaki_heritage_weekend
Contact: abenaki@abenakiart.org
Cutout Scalloped Edge Birchbark Container
Use this Scalloped Edge Birchbark Container for storage or add it to your collection. The crafter used Spruce Root to put the container together. Then he or she cut out a scalloped piece of Birchbark and attached it around the top of the container with more Spruce Root. A light coat of polyurethane gives it a bit of a shine. Otherwise, the crafter left the Birchbark in its natural state.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. They are typically used by Indigenous people in North America for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Container stands about 7″ tall. The bottom measures 6.5″ x 4″. The top opening is about 7″ x 6″. This Container came from a collection. It is in good condition. One of a Kind!
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Bowl Birchbark with Etched Flowers
Don’t miss this unique Birchbark Bowl! The artist put this Bowl together with thick pieces of spruce root. He etched floral designs on the outside. A bent spruce branch stabilizes the top. This Bowl will make a striking storage container for light, dry items.
This Bowl stands about 6″ tall. The bottom measures approximately 6″ in diameter. The top measures 13″ in diameter. We got this Bowl from a collection. It is in good structural condition. You will see places where the design is spotty. Use it for storage or display. One of a Kind!
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Spruce Root Decorated Birchbark Container
This Birchbark Container features Spruce Root designs on the sides and cover. The artist used Spruce Root pieces dyed dark blue to stitch the container together. He stitched two pieces of Birchbark together with imitation sinew for the cover. The cover is sturdy and you can take it completely off the container. Then he used more dyed Spruce Root to create small geometric designs on the sides and cover. Spruce Root dyed dark green appears around the top of the container and dark blue is around the edge of the cover. A piece of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. They are typically used by Indigenous people in North America for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Container stands about 6″ tall. The bottom measures 6.5″ x 5.5″. The cover measures 5″ in diameter. The Container came from a collection. so You will see a couple of small cracks on the side. Most of the dyed Spruce Root has faded on the outside, but you can see the original color on the inside. One of a Kind!
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Schemitzun – Feast of the Green Corn Dance
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION POWWOW
Time: Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sat. Grand Entry 12 noon & 6 p.m.
Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sun. Grand Entry 12 noon
Location: NO ONSITE PARKING** FREE EVENT SHUTTLE SERVICE
Bus service is available departing every 30 minutes from the Fox Tower valet, Grand Pequot Tower bus loop, Great Cedar bus loop, Two Trees, and MPTN Museum. No parking is allowed next to the cultural grounds, so please take the shuttle.
Shuttle Service Hours:
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday – 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Details: Native American arts & crafts will be offered including beadwork, baskets, soaps, wampum, paintings, tee shirts, herbal teas, books, prints & more!
Visit our 17th Century Eastern Woodland Village Exhibit: There will be demonstrations of wampum making, net making, and open fire cooking. Come listen to the stories of our ancestors and experience rich heritage in this unique, living exhibit.
No Alcohol or Drugs! MPTN will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Mark your calendar today you don’t miss the next Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Schemitzun on the Mashantucket Reservation near Ledyard, Connecticut.
Contact: Click here for more information
Sweetgrass
Sweetgrass, Hierochloe Odorata, is a beautiful sacred plant growing in the northern half of the U.S., up to the arctic circle. Sometimes called Buffalo Grass or Vanilla Grass, it spreads by underground rhizomes and prefers damp lowland areas. Because of its connection to water and its sweet smell it is considered feminine. People use it for ceremonies and healing along with sage and cedar. Continue reading Sweetgrass
Container Birchbark Rectangular with Floral Designs
Use this Birchbark Container for storage or add it to your collection. The artist etched Floral designs on the sides and cover with some geometric designs on the ends. A light coat of polyurethane gives it a bit of a shine. He used spruce root to hold it together. A bent spruce branch stabilizes the top opening. The artist used two pieces of Birchbark for the cover. It is very sturdy and you can take it completely off the container. A piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle.
The Container stands 6″ tall. The bottom measures 8″ x 5″. The top of the cover measures approximately 10″ x 6″. This Container came from a collection. It is in good condition. You will see a scratch on the bottom and a place where something poked through the bark at one corner. The cover is a bit warped. One of a Kind!
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Etched Birchbark Container with Lid
This large Birchbark Container features etched Heart and Flower designs. The artist etched the designs on the back of the Birchbark while it was still green. As it dried, the image darkened. The artist used spruce root to hold it together. He stitched together two pieces of Birchbark for the cover. The cover is very sturdy and you can take it completely off the container. Heart and Flower designs appear on both sides and the top of the container. A piece of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. They are typically used by Indigenous people in North America for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Container stands 8″ tall. The bottom measures 12″ x 7.5″. The cover measures 10.5″ x 8.75″. The Container came from a collection. The rim of the cover is separating from the Birchbark top, but it can be repaired. One of a Kind!
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Birchbark Rogan Container with Etched Leaves
This Etched Birchbark Rogan comes with a Cover. The artist etched botanical designs on the back of the Birchbark while it was still green. As it dried, the image darkened. The artist used spruce root to hold it together. He stitched together two pieces of Birchbark for the cover. The cover is very sturdy and you can take it completely off the container. The artist etched a lined design on the top of it. A piece of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. They are typically used by Indigenous people in North America for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Rogan stands 6.5″ tall. The bottom measures 6.5″ x 5.5″. The cover measures 6.25″ x 5.5″. We got this Rogan from a collection. It will make a lovely display piece! One of a Kind!
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Rogan Birchbark Etched
This Etched Birchbark Rogan comes with a Cover. The artist etched botanical designs on the back of the Birchbark while it was still green. As it dried, the image darkened. The artist used spruce root to hold it together. The artist used two pieces of Birchbark for the cover. The cover is very sturdy and you can take it completely off the container. A light coat of polyurethane gives it a bit of a shine. A piece of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle.
This Rogan stands 7″ tall. The bottom measures 8.5″ x 7.5″. The cover measures 8.25″ x 6.5″. We got this Rogan from a collection. You will see a small hole on one side and some discoloration on the bottom. Structurally it is in very good condition. It will make a lovely display piece! One of a Kind!
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We are always looking for new and unusual products to include on our website. If you know someone who can provide any of the following items or other products that would complement our line please email us photos, descriptions, cost and availability of the items.
Currently we are looking for:
- Antiques: beadwork, rugs, pottery, baskets, personal collections, etc
- Large inventories from store closings, vendors, overstocks, etc.
- Clay pipes – Eastern Woodlands
- Sweetgrass braids
- Brain-tanned deer hides
Contact Us Today If you have anything available on the above list.
Rogan Birchbark with Cover
Add this beautiful Birchbark Rogan with Cover to your collection! The artist etched the botanical design on the back of the Birchbark while it was still green. As it dried, the image darkened. The artist used spruce root to hold it together. He or she added an inside rim of Birchbark to the top opening. A piece of Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle. The cover is attached with a piece of dark brown Deerskin Leather Lacing.
This Rogan stands 8.5″ tall. The bottom measures 11.5″ x 7.5″. The cover measures 9.5″ x 8.5″.
We got this Birchbark Rogan with Cover from a collection. You will see some marks on it. The cover and inner rim are not securely attached. It will make a lovely display piece!
One of a Kind!
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MCNAA Annual Fundraising Auction
Live Auction * Silent Auction * Raffles
Hot Luncheon Buffet * Cash Bar (downstairs)
Live Music Entertainment by Keith & Aleatha Dickerson
50/50 Cash Raffle Drawing
A Moment to Remember Slow Turtle
There will be a lot of items up for bid or for raffle prizes that include:
- Two Free Admission Passes to the Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston
- Four Free Admission Passes to the RI School of Design Museum
- Admission for Four to the Discovery Museums in Acton, MA
- Four one-day Park Hopper tickets at one of Disney Worlds Theme Parks
- A One Night Stay at the Omni Providence Hotel
- Breakfast for two at the Centro Restaurant at the Omni Providence Hotel
- A $100 Gift Card to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse at the Omni Providence Hotel
- A $300 Foxwoods Gift Card
- One-night Deluxe Overnight Accommodations for Two at Foxwoods
- A $100 Gift Certificate to Todd English’s Tuscany Restaurant at Mohegan Sun
- A One-Year Family Membership to the Mashantucket Pequot Museum
- Four FlexTix for the 2016-17 Providence Bruins Regular Season
- Four General Admission Tickets to the PawSox Home Game on 4-11-17
Other items include: A Red Keurig Coffee Brewer, Youth Acoustic Guitar, Handmade Turtle Shell Rattle, Woodlands-style War Club, Turquoise Jewelry, Wampum Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Birch Bark Earrings, Wool Ponchos, Blankets, Wall Hangings, Ribbon Shirts, Moccasins, Sashes, Chokers, Bark Basket, Native American Books, Hat, Navajo Ring, Kachina Doll, and so much more.
At the event, Master Card and Visa (as well as cash and checks) will be accepted on winning bid purchases, for membership fees, Oldies dance tickets, and donations.
Back to our regular venue!
Middleboro VFW
12 Station Street
Middleboro, MA
mcnaa@aol.com; or call/text at: 617-642-1683
Handmade Birchbark Container with Bark Panels
Add this unusual Birchbark Container to your collection. The artist used spruce root to bind the pieces of Birchbark together. She cut out scalloped panels of Birchbark and attached them with the light side out to the top of the container with more spruce root. She created the cover with Birchbark and a spruce branch. Imitation sinew holds the cover to the container Deerskin Leather Lacing can be untied to open the top. The crafter added a base to this container with a separate piece of Birchbark and some rough trim pieces. You will see ‘Rebecca LaFramboise Chippewa’ written in red on the bottom.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. They are typically used by Indigenous people in North America for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Container stands 9.5″ tall. The bottom measures approximately 7″ in diameter. The cover measures 6.5″ in diameter. We got this Container in a collection. The cover is little warped, but otherwise It is in very good condition! One of a Kind!
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