Birchbark Container with Bears
$59.95
Birchbark Container with Bears
Use this Birchbark Container with Bears for storage or add it to your collection. The artist etched two Bears on the front. They used spruce root to hold it together. A bent spruce branch stabilizes the top opening. The crafter added a wood bottom. This container is very sturdy and in good shape. A piece of Deerskin Leather Lacing serves as a carrying handle. The Birchbark Container with Bears stands 5.50″ tall X 6″ wide.
One of a Kind.
Birchbark containers are traditional containers made from the bark of birch trees. Crafters harvest the main material from birch trees, typically in the spring when the sap is running, which making the bark easier to remove without harming the tree. Birchbark containers are lightweight yet sturdy, making them perfect for storing food, tools, or personal items. They are also valued for their cultural significance in many Indigenous communities, where they represent traditional craftsmanship and connection to nature.
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