Monthly Archives: January 2014

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27 January 2014; Bumblebee Mask

This is a Bumble Bee (also called “The Scratcher) mask from the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest. Often worn by children during the Potlatch ceremony; the Bee Dancers would provide some comic relief as they buzzed around the participants. Those that were “stung” by the bees would then be […]

20 January 2014; Porcupine Quills

The American Porcupine(Erethizon dorsatum), is from the rodent family. It is characterized by the long, sharp quills that line its back and tail. When threatened, a porcupine will bristle its quills and use them as defense against a predator by slapping the tail against the threat. Despite its aggressive appearance, […]

13 January 2014; Tribal Visitors

The museum has the pleasure of greeting visitors from all over the world every year. Since our mission is to support Native people, we encourage our guests to include their tribal affiliation when they sign our Guest Book. Not only do we get to enjoy discovering how many of our […]

6 January 2014; Changes and Updates

Happy New Year! As we drift into 2014, we have a lot of new and exciting changes happening for the museum!   Winter Hours Reminder This week we are switching over to our Winter Hours, so make sure to plan ahead if you wish to visit the museum. Hours are: […]