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!
Handmade Birchbark Container decorated with Moose Hair
This Birchbark Container features a floral design created with tufts of Moose hair. The artist used spruce root to hold the container together. He cut a scalloped piece of Birchbark and attached it to the top of the container. Then he created the Yellow and Purple floral design from Moose hair on a separate piece of Birchbark and attached that to the side of the container. The crafter made the cover with two pieces of Birchbark. A piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing holds it on the container. Another piece allows you to open the top. A spruce branch around the top adds stability to the container.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. The Indigenous people in North America use these containers for storing and transporting food, clothing, and other items. This Container stands 6.75″ tall. The bottom measures approximately 5.5″ in diameter. The cover measures 5.5″ in diameter. We got this Container in a collection. You will see that some of the Moose hair tufting has broken off, but otherwise it is in very good condition! One of a Kind!
This large Birchbark Container features etched Heart and Flower designs on the sides and top. The artist etched the designs on the back of the Birch bark 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 slightly warped does not fit easily on the container. Some of the spruce root loops have broken (see photo). 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!
Etched Long Birchbark Container with Flowers and Ducks
This long Birchbark Container features etched Duck 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. Flower designs appear on all sides of the container. On the top you will see two Duck images. 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 5″ tall. The bottom measures 13″ x 5.5″. The cover measures 14″ x 7.5″. This basket came from a collection. You will see some water stains on the bottom and a little warping on the cover. It is in good condition structurally. One of a Kind!
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!
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!
Add this lovely Birchbark Berry Basket to your collection! The artist etched the designs on the back of the Birchbark while it was still green. He created two different botanical designs on the sides. As it dried, the image darkened. The artist used spruce root to hold it together. This container does not have a cover or a 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 Berry Basket stands 6″ tall. The bottom measures 4″ in diameter. The top opening measures 5.5″ in diameter. The Container came from a collection. It shows slight signs of wear, but is in very good condition. One of a Kind!
Use this Container Birchbark Rectangular with Floral Designs 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.
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. 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!
These Antique Quilled Birchbark Pieces used to be part of a bowl. You will find two pieces of birchbark with a quilled floral design. The artist used orange, green, red and natural quills. They also added a band of sweetgrass around the edges. This piece is from a collection and has quill damage and some broken pieces of sweetgrass.
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. Both remaining pieces measure approx. 7″ x 4″. One of a Kind!
This Etched Birchbark Basket features a Daisy on the cover with birds and floral designs on the sides. 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 the container together. He made the cover with two pieces of Birchbark. The cover is very sturdy and you can take it completely off the container. You will see holes on either end with Leather Lacing that serves as a handle.
This Container stands 4.25″ tall. The bottom measures 3.25″ x 3.5″. The cover measures 4″ in diameter. We got this container from a collection. Structurally it is in very good condition. It will make a lovely display piece! One of a Kind!
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!
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!
Handmade Sweetgrass Rattle with Quilled Birchbark Top
Don’t miss this handmade Rattle Sweetgrass and Birchbark! The crafter used a natural branch for the handle. He wound blades of Sweetgrass to create the main part of the rattle. At the top he attached a piece of natural Birchbark. On this he created a star design with Purple and White Porcupine Quills. The Rattle measures about 11 inches long overall. The flat top measures 2.5 inches in diameter with a 1.5 inch wide quilled design. Quillwork colors vary.
Rattles are a traditional Native American instrument. Native American crafters regularly use Bark, Gourds and Turtle Shells to make Rattles. They use bark from the White Birch and Sweetgrass to make baskets. Or in this case a unique rattle! To create quillwork designs, they gather and dye American Porcupine Quills. After they soak and flatten them, they carefully attach them to Birchbark to create botanical and geometric designs. Porcupine Quillwork is a classic Native American craft.
This charming Berry Basket will make a welcome addition to your collection! The artist made the Berry Basket with two pieces of Birchbark. He used spruce root to hold it together. He etched floral designs on the outside. A light coat of polyurethane gives it a bit of a shine. A bent spruce branch stabilizes the top. Braintanned Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying/storage handle.
This Berry Basket stands about 8.5″ tall. The bottom measures approximately 4.5″ in diameter. The top measures 7″ in diameter. We got this Basket from a collection. It is in good condition. You will see the bark on the bottom has dried and shrunk so there are gaps at the bottom. One of a Kind!
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!
Native Americans who live in the northern regions of North America use the bark of the ‘paper’ Birch tree to make many useful and decorative items. They use large pieces of Birchbark to cover their dwellings. Entire canoes with wood frames are made with strips of this bark. Birchbark rolled into a triangular tube serves as a Moose call for hunters.
Crafters create a variety of containers to hold and carry food. Rogans are a type of basket that often has a trapezoidal shape with a narrower top. Berry Baskets come with handles to carry them. Shallow trays or round containers with the inside treated with pitch can be used to cook food or carry liquids. Fish Creels with small openings in the lid hold the fisherman’s catch of the day.
In more recent times, crafters started using Birchbark to make picture frames, decorative mats, decorated boxes with lids, ornaments and jewelry.
This fully Quilled Box with Flower design is made from birchbark and sweetgrass. The artist used natural and green and red dyed quills to make the floral design. He or she also attached a bands of sweetgrass to the top and bottom of the lid and base. This vintage piece has some quill loss but is sturdy and is still in good condition.
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. The porcupine quills are flattened and then dyed before attaching them to the outside of the box. This Container stands 3″ tall with the lid. The box measures 4.25″ in diameter. We got this Quilled Box with Flower from a collection. It will make a lovely display piece! One of a Kind!
Carry small essentials with this eye catching Bag Double Curve Design! The crafter used Black Wool for the front of the bag and Red Wool on the back. He beaded a Double Curve design on the front with Turquoise, Yellow, Dark Red and Cobalt Blue Seed Beads. Rows of White Seed Beads appear around the edges of the bag. Then the crafter covered the edges of the bag with red bias tape and lined the inside with a red patterned red fabric. On each corner he added 1.25 inch Brass Cone and Light Blue Pony Bead drops. The crafter made the strap with 0.75 inch wide red fabric.
Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items. The basic twin curves can be ‘filled in’ with a variety of design elements.
This Bag Double Curve Design measures 6.75 inches x 5.75 inches. The beaded design measures 4.5 inches x 3 inches. The strap measures approximately 30 inches long. We got this bag from a collection. It is in like new condition. One of a Kind!
This antique Basket Ash Harvest will stand out in your collection! The basket maker used narrow natural Ash splints interspersed with Red splints. He or she added a reinforcing piece of ash wood to the rim. The red splints have faded on the inside and outside. You can see more of the original colors on the outside. The basket maker made the bottom of the basket square, and created a round top with the reinforcing wood rim.
We got the basket from a collection. It was likely originally used to harvest produce. You will see cracks in the splints, mostly on the bottom. There are also stains and signs of wear. Structurally it is in good condition. The basket stands about 10.5 inches tall. The top diameter measures approximately 18 inches. The bottom measures about 15 inches across. Due to its age, we recommend using this basket for display one. One of a Kind!
Basket Making
Native American tribes in the Northeast make baskets out of many materials including birch bark, split wood of ash trees and sweetgrass, the strongest being those made from the wood of brown or black ash trees, known as basket trees. Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American tribes use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
Large Round Ash Basket with Cover and Side Handles
This Basket Ash Side Handles will complement your decor and provide storage space! The basket maker used narrow natural Ash splints interspersed with warm Brown, Green and Purple splints. He or she created small side handles with curls of heavier pieces of ash wood. The cover does not have a handle. The colored splints on the cover have faded on the outside. You can see the original colors on the inside. We got the basket from a collection. There are a few minor cracks in the splints. Structurally it is in very good condition. The basket stands about 7.5 inches tall. The top diameter measures 12.5 inches. One of a Kind!
Basket Making
Native American tribes in the Northeast make baskets out of many materials including birch bark, split wood of ash trees and sweetgrass, the strongest being those made from the wood of brown or black ash trees, known as basket trees. Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American tribes use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
This Basket Ash Brown Contemporary needs a special place in your collection! The basket maker used natural Ash splints interspersed with warm Brown and light Green splints. She covered the outside of the Basket with natural colored curls. Around the edge of the lid and the top of the basket, the basket maker wove Sweetgrass strands. The crafter wrapped a few bits of ash splints together to create a handle for the lid. This basket stands about 2.5 inches tall. The top diameter measures 3.5 inches. It is in new condition! One of a Kind!
Native American tribes in the Northeast make baskets out of many materials including birch bark, split wood of ash trees and sweetgrass, the strongest being those made from the wood of brown or black ash trees, known as basket trees. Native American ash baskets are a type of traditional basket. Various Native American tribes use ash tree splints as the primary weaving material. These baskets are known for their strength, flexibility, and intricate weaving techniques. Ash baskets play a significant part in Native American culture. People use them for various purposes, including carrying and storing food, gathering materials, and as trade items.
We created Wandering Bull Tote Bags exclusively for our customers. A company here in New Hampshire makes them for us! You will find these canvas tote bags perfect for carrying craft projects, extra items to the dance circle, or even to the beach!
Wandering Bull Tote Bags measure 16″ tall by 18″ wide. They have a wide gusset at the bottom that allows the bag to stand. The 10 oz canvas is strong. You can easily sling the long nylon webbed handles over your shoulder.
Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items. The basic twin curves can be ‘filled in’ with a variety of design elements. Our Double Curve Motif Tote Bag features floral elements on the main design and the border designs. Our classic black Double Curve Motif is sure to become a favorite!
This fully illustrated guidebook is the ultimate source for crafters who do quillwork. Heinbuch offers both designs and techniques for doing quillwork. Techniques include zigzag, single line, quill wrapping and quill plaiting including those using multiple quills. Her book includes both basic and advanced designs used by Native American artists.
You will also find discussion about working with several materials. These include birchbark, looms, rawhide and leather. In addition, this book features instructions for creating rosettes. For those who prefer to dye their own quills, traditional dyeing techniques are also outlined.
This new edition of A Quillwork Companion includes 15 new full page color plates and 45 new color photos.
Remember Me: Tomah Joseph’s Gift to Franklin Roosevelt
by Donald Soctomah and Jean Flahive. 32 pgs. Softcover.
This book illustrates the story of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s childhood friendship with the Passamaquoddy elder, Tomah Joseph. When Roosevelt spent time in the summer in Maine, he learned about Native American culture from Tomah Joseph.
Tomah Joseph created beautiful Birchbark items on which he etched designs. One of these was a canoe that he gifted to Roosevelt. Read this book to learn more about their friendship and experiences together.
A Practical Guide with Over 150 Recipes. By Rita J. Adrosko. Softcover. 154 pgs.
This book contains step-by-step recipes for preparing, combining and using dyes made from natural, easily obtained dyestuffs: brown dyes from the bark of apple, birch, hemlock, hickory and maple trees; yellows from a wide variety of sources such as arsemart, white ash bark, barberry bark, sassafras and coffee beans; and so much more!
Instructions include how to prepare your fabric and how long to boil it for optimum results.
Among the Indians of North America. By William C. Orchard. Softcover. 82 pages.
This reprint of the 1916 original edition is a classic study of Native American Porcupine Quillwork. It outlines several techniques for decorating items with Porcupine Quills including Wrapping, Weaving, and Sewing. Native Americans have used Porcupine Quills to decorate Moccasins, Knife Sheaths, Birchbark containers and more!
You will find it full of Black & White photographs of items decorated with Quills, line drawings of techniques and four pages of color plates.
We created our own Cartridge Papers for our Living History re-enactor customers! Our Cartridge Papers come on a pad of 50 pages. Because of their angled cut, you can easily roll them to make muzzle-loading gun cartridges. Our Cartridge Papers come printed with a natural birch bark motif.
Be ready for your next Living History Event! Each 50 page Cartridge Paper pad measures 5.5″ x 5.25″.
Get our Classic Double Curve design for your body and your bag! Choose our exclusive Double Curve design T-shirt in Black or Purple, and we’ll send along one of our exclusive Double Curve Tote Bags!
Tote Bag available in Black Only.
Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items. The basic twin curves can be ‘filled in’ with a variety of design elements. Our Double Curve Motif Tote Bag features floral elements on the main design and the border designs. Our classic black Double Curve Motif is sure to become a favorite!
We are proud to offer OUR OWN Ball Cap with our Northeastern Double Curve design! The white outlined design stands out on our Purple and Black caps. Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items.
These Caps adjust in the back with a velcro-like closure. These low fabric hats come with a reinforced bill. Embroidered here in New Hampshire!
Another Wandering Bull Exclusive! Our new Double Curve Shirt comes with a collar and button front. You will appreciate the lightweight, breathable fabric.
The style of this shirt makes it perfect to wear on any occasion! Show your Native Pride with this Black shirt with the Double Curve design on the left side. Native Americans of Northeastern North America frequently used the Double Curve Motif design on clothing, bags, birchbark containers and other items.
We currently offer Men’s sizes Medium – XX Large. If you need a different size, contact us and we can order it for you!
andles to carry them. Shallow trays or round containers with the inside treated with pitch can be used to cook food or carry liquids. Fish Creels with small openings in the lid hold the fisherman’s catch of the day.
