Yearly Archives: 2014

41 posts

29 December 2014; Inuit Fishing Doll

In the harsh winter months of the north west, water sources freeze solid. Most of us would consider it impossible to fish in this harsh environment. The Intuit never let this “complication” hinder them. They still had to provide food for their families. The doll featured here shows an Inuit […]

22 December 2014; Off Season Schedule Reminder

A reminder that we will be closed on Christmas and begin our Off Season Schedule the week after! DECEMBER 22nd through 28th (Christmas Week) We will be closed for Christmas (Thursday the 25th), but otherwise be open our regular schedule 29th through 31st We will begin our Off Season Hours […]

15 December 2014; Bear Fetish

This is a fantastic carving of a bear. The Zuni were, and still are, the most well known for their fetish carving. Wait…did we just say “fetish”? The word may not have the same conotations here as its contemporary use. In this context, the word fetish goes back to its […]

8 December 2014; Karuk Basket

This delicate basket is from a California tribe named Karuk, meaning “upriver people”. The Karuk were the only tribe in California to grow tobacco plants. Traditional basket materials for the Karuk are willow, pine root, bear grass, maidenhair fern, and woodwardia. The four central ‘lightning’ lines utilize a quilled technique […]

1 December 2014; Off Season Schedule

It is getting cold outside, so we figured that it’s about time to post the Off Season Schedule for 2014/2015. DECEMBER 1st through the 21th We will retain our regular schedule 22nd through 28th (Christmas Week) We will be closed for Christmas (Thursday the 25th), but otherwise be open our […]

24 November 2014; Thanksgiving Week

While the history surrounding the holiday can be riddled with tension, we’d like to take the opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of those wonderful people that visit us through the year. We are thankful for each and every one of you! We would also like to remind you […]

17 November 2014; Hopi Kiva Drum

Did you know, it’s been over 2 years that the Museum has been posting Museum Mondays? What was the first post that you saw when you started following us? What was your favorite post? Here is our very first Museum Monday. This is our wishing drum! If you have visited […]

27 October 2014; Huichol Beaded Mask

This glorious mask was made by the Huichol people, a southern tribe descendant from the Aztecs. Still residing in the coastal Jalisco and Nayarit of Mexico, the Huichol people continue many of their cultural practices. For the Huichol, the art world and the spirit world were one. Each of the […]

20 October 2014; Enjoy Your Visit? Share It With Others!

Each day, we have the opportunity to meet many wonderful visitors to our museum – from families to couples and spring breakers to lone bikers. One of the things museum staff enjoy most is talking with our visitors and sharing their experiences. Whether we’re answering questions, taking note of suggestions, […]

13 October 2014; Jingle Cones

If you have ever been to a Powwow, you have probably seen regalia that has been adorned with the metal cones featured above. Referred to as Jingle Cones, they were originally made by rolling the lids of tobacco cans. When strung together as fringe, they produce a gentle jingling sound. […]

6 October 2014; Great Lakes Beadwork

The Natives of the Eastern Woodlands produced a number of gorgeous items. In the 19th century, around the Great Lakes – especially Niagara Falls, the tourist trade was filled with bags similar to the one featured above. There are some historians who even refer to this particular design pattern as […]

29 September 2014; Kwahu (Eagle) Kachina

This stunning kachina is Kwahu, or the Eagle. Kwahu is easily identified by the beaked mask and the wings of eagle feathers. Though early Kwahu Kachinas were made with actual eagle feathers, modern Kwahu are made from carved wood or feathers that have been dyed to resemble those of eagles. […]