One of the glorious things about the area, is the wildlife that we get to share it with. On June 10th, we had the pleasure of a box turtle digging a nest. She filled it with eggs and carefully put the dug soil back over the nest. We will wait […]
Monthly Archives: June 2014
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The Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center recently completed a new exhibit showcasing items that were confiscated by NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. ” We were pleased when a representative from NOAA approached us to ask if we would […]
This doll was made by the Navajo people of the Southwest. Meant to be played with by children, dells are decorated to reflect the traditional dress of the time. Women, such as the one featured here, usually wear dresses or skirts made of velvet, cotton, or muslin. This doll has […]
Feather’s are a common sight at Native Powwow’s. Women dance with beautifully decorated fans made from long wing or tail feathers. Sometimes, vendors and dancers can be seen smudging with either a single, or a fan, of feathers from a variety of birds. The fan we have featured here today […]